Diagnostic Terms

Question 1

otitis externa

Answer 1

inflammation of the external acoustic meatus

Question 2

cerumen impaction

Answer 2

excessive buildup of wax in the ear that often reduces hearing acuity

Question 3

myringitis

tympanitis

Answer 3

inflammation of the eardrum

Question 4

otitis media

Answer 4

inflammation of the middle ear

Question 5

aerotitis media

Answer 5

inflammation of the middle ear from changes in atmospheric pressure

Question 6

eustachian obstruction

Answer 6

blockage of the auditory tube usually resulting from infection

Question 7

otosclerosis

Answer 7

hardening of the bony tissue in the ear

Question 8

acoustic neuroma

Answer 8

benign but life threatening tumor of the vestibular division of the vestibulocochlear nerve that causes vertigo tinnitus and hearing loss

Question 9

labyrinthitis

Answer 9

inflammation of the internal ear usually accompanied by vertigo and deafness

Question 10

ménière disease

Answer 10

disorder of the internal ear resulting from an excessive buildup of endolymph causing episodes of vertigo, tinnitus, nausea, vomiting, and hearing loss; one or both ears can be affected and attacks vary in frequency and intensity

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

Answer 14

hearing impairment in old age