Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Flashcards

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Cerumen

A

Earwax

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2
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Dentition

A

Teeth

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3
Q

Dry mucosa

A

Dry tongue, mouth, and lips, indicating significant dehydration

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4
Q

Edentulous

A

Without teeth

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5
Q

Epistaxis

A

Nose bleed

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6
Q

Gingiva

A

gums

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7
Q

Nare

A

Nostril

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8
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Oropharynx

A

The back of the mouth, where it meets the throat

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9
Q

Otalgia

A

Ear ache

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10
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Pharyngeal erythema

A

Redness of the pharynx, indicating a throat infection

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11
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Rhinorrhea

A

Clear nasal discharge, “runny” nose

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12
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Tinnitus

A

“Ringing in the ears,” the perception of ringing even with no external stimuli

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13
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TM erythema

A

Redness of the TM, often indicative of infection

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14
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Tonsillar exudate

A

Pus on the tonsils, indicating infection of the tonsils

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15
Q

Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy (T&A)

A

Tonsils and adenoids removal surgery

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16
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Tympanic membrane (TM)

A

The clear membrane inside the ear (ear drum)