Ch. 11 Diagnostic Terms

Question 0

cerumen impaction

Answer 0

excessive buildup of wax in the ear that often reduces hearing acuity, especially in elderly persons

Question 1

otitis externa

Answer 1

inflammation of the external auditory meatus (canal)

Question 2

myringitis; tympanitis

Answer 2

inflammation of the eardrum

Question 3

otitis media

Answer 3

inflammation of the middle ear

Question 4

aerotitis media

Answer 4

inflammation of the middle ear from changes in atmospheric pressure; often occurs with frequent air travel

Question 5

eustachian obstruction

Answer 5

blockage of the Eustachian tube, usually as a result of infection, as in otitis media

Question 6

otosclerosis

Answer 6

hardening of the bony tissue in the ear

Question 7

acoustic neuroma

Answer 7

benign tumor on the auditory nerve that causes vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss

Question 8

labyrinthitis

Answer 8

inflammation of the labyrinth (inner ear)

Question 9

Méniére disease

Answer 9

disorder of the inner ear resulting from an excessive buildup of endolymphatic fluid, causing episodes of vertigo, tinnitus, nausea, vomiting, and hearing loss

Question 10

deafness

Answer 10

general term for partial or complete loss of hearing

Question 11

conductive hearing loss

Answer 11

hearing impairment caused by interference with sound or vibratory energy in the external canal, middle ear or ossicles

Question 12

sensorineural hearing loss

Answer 12

hearing impairment caused by lesions or dysfunction of the cochlea or auditory nerve

Question 13

mixed hearing loss

Answer 13

combination of sensorineural and conductive hearing loss

Question 14

presbyacusis; presbycusis

Answer 14

hearing impairment in old age