Chapter 7: ENT Terms to Know

Question 1

Auditory

Answer 1

Pertaining to hearing

Question 2

Acoustic

Answer 2

Pertaining to hearing

Question 3

Audiometer

Answer 3

Instrument used to measure hearing

Question 4

Pupil

Answer 4

The opening in the center of the iris

Question 5

Otopyorrhea

Answer 5

Flow of pus from the ear

Question 6

Myringotomy

Answer 6

Incision of the tympanic membrane

Question 7

Cholesteatoma

Answer 7

Tumor-like mass filled with epithelial cells and cholesterol

Question 8

Cataract

Answer 8

An opacity of the crystalline lens

Question 9

Ophthalmology

Answer 9

The study of the eye

Question 10

Cerumen

Answer 10

Medical term for ear wax

Question 11

Vertigo

Answer 11

Feeling of dizziness, illusion of movement

Question 12

Photoreceptive cells

Answer 12

Translate light waves focused on the retina’s surface into nerve impulses

Question 13

Exotropia

Answer 13

An eye disorder in which the eyes can not focus and turn outward (wall eye)

Question 14

Mydriatrics

Answer 14

Agents that cause the pupil to dilate

Question 15

AU

Answer 15

Auris Unitas (both ears)

Question 16

OD

Answer 16

Oculus Dexter (right eye)

Question 17

Sclera

Answer 17

White of the eye and cornea- outer layer

Question 18

Retina

Answer 18

Innermost later that contains photo receptive cells

Question 19

Otorhinolaryngology

Answer 19

The study of the ear, nose, and larynx (ENT)

Question 20

Iris

Answer 20

Colored membrane attached to the ciliary body and suspended between the lens and the cornea in the aqueous humor

Question 21

Glaucoma

Answer 21

Disease characterized by increased intraocular pressure, which results in atrophy of the optic nerve and can cause blindness