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Chapter 14 Flashcards

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Audiologist

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one who specializes in diagnosing disorders of hearing

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Audiology

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study of hearing disorders

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Audiometer

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medical instrument used to measure hearing

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Auditory

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pertaining to the sense of hearing

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Cerumen

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earwax

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Cholesteatoma

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tumor-like mass filled with epithelial cells and cholesterol

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Chochlea

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spiral shaped bony structure

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Endaural

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pertaining to within the ear

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Endolymph

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clear fluid contained within labyrinth of the ear

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Eustachian

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tube between the middle ear and throat; helps to equalize external/internal air pressure on the tympanic membrane

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Fenestration

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surgical operation in which a new opening is made in the labyrinth of the inner ear to restore hearing

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Menieres Disease

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an abnormality of the inner ear causing a host of symptoms including vertigo, tinnitus, and ringing

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Myringoplasty

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surgical repair of the tympanic membrane

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Myringectomy

A

surgical excision of the tympanic membrane

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Myringoscope

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medical instrument to examine the eardrum

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Myringotome

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surgical instrument for cutting the eardrum

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Myringotomy

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surgical incision into the tympanic membrane to remove unwanted fluids from the ear

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Otitis

A

inflammation of the ear

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Otolith

A

ear stones

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Otomycosis

A

fungal infection of the ear

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Otoplasty

A

surgical repair of the ear

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Otopyrrhea

A

pus in the ear

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Otosclerosis

A

hardening condition of the ear structures characterized by progressive deafness

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Otoscopy

A

visual examination of the external auditory canal and the tympanic membrane via an otoscope

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Perilymph

A

serum fluid of the inner ear

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Stapedectomy

A

surgical excision of the stapes in the middle ear to improve hearing

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Tinnitus

A

the sensation of ringing or roaring sounds in one or both ears

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Tuning fork test

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method of testing hearing using a tuning fork

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Tympanectomy

A

surgical excision of the tympanic membrane

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Tympanitis

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inflammation of the eardrum

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Tympanometry

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measurement of the movement of the tympanic membrane and pressure in the middle ear

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Vertigo

A

sensation of instability or loss of equilibrium

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