Chapter 13: The Ear Flashcards
1
Q
Audi/o
A
Hearing
2
Q
Aur/i
A
Ear
3
Q
Aur/o
A
Ear
4
Q
Cochle/o
A
Cochlea
5
Q
Labyrinth/o
A
Labyrinth
6
Q
Mastoid/o
A
Mastoid bone
7
Q
Myring/o
A
Tympanic membrane
8
Q
Ot/o
A
Ear
9
Q
Staped/o
A
Stapes
10
Q
Tympan/o
A
Tympanic membrane
11
Q
Vestibul/o
A
Vestibule
12
Q
Acoustic neuroma
A
Benign tumor w/in the internal auditory canal growing from acoustic nerve
13
Q
Cerumen
A
Gland that secretes ear wax
14
Q
Ceruminoma
A
Tumor of a gland that secretes ear wax
15
Q
Cholesteatoma
A
Cystlike mass composed of epithelial cells and cholesterol occuring in middle ear
16
Q
Ménière disease
A
Chronic disease of inner ear characterized by vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and aural fullness
