Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Flashcards
1
Q
Cerumen
A
Earwax
2
Q
Dentition
A
Teeth
3
Q
Dry mucosa
A
Dry tongue, mouth, and 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
Back of the mouth, where it meets the throatO
9
Q
talgia
A
Ear ache
10
Q
Pharyngeal erythema
A
Redness of the pharynx, indicating throat infection
11
Q
Rhinorrhea
A
Clear nasal discharge
“Runny nose”
12
Q
Tinnitus
A
“ringing in the ears”
13
Q
TM erythema
A
TM=tympanic membrane; ear drum
Redness of TM, indicative of infection
14
Q
Tonsillar exudate
A
Pus on tonsils, indicating infection of tonsils
15
Q
T&A
A
Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy
Tonsils and adenoids removal surgery
