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