Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Flashcards
1
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Earwax
A
Cerumen
2
Q
Teeth
A
Dentition
3
Q
Dry tongue, mouth, and lips, indicating significant dehydration
A
Dry mucosa
4
Q
Without teeth
A
Edentulous
5
Q
Nose bleed
A
Epistaxis
6
Q
Gums
A
Gingiva
7
Q
Nostril
A
Nare
8
Q
The back of the mouth, where it meets the throat
A
Oropharynx
9
Q
Ear ache
A
Otalgia
10
Q
Redness of the pharynx, indicating a throat infection
A
Pharyngeal erythema
11
Q
Clear nasal discharge. “Runny” nose
A
Rhinorrhea
12
Q
“Ringing in the ears”, the perception of ringing even with no external stimuli
A
Tinnitus
13
Q
Redness of the TM, often indicative of infection
A
TM erythema
14
Q
Pus on the tonsils, indicating infection of the tonsils
A
Tonsillar exudate
15
Q
Tonsils and adenoids removal surgery
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Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy (T&A)
16
Q
Tympanic membrane, the clear membrane inside the ear; (ear drum)
A
Tympanic membrane (TM)
