Ear: Symptomatic, Diagnostic, and Operative Terms Flashcards
earache
otalgia
earache
otodynia
bleeding from the ear
otorrhagia
purulent drainage from the ear
otorrhea
a jingling; ringing or buzzing in the ear
tinnitus
a turning round; dizziness
vertigo
inflammation of the external auditory meatus
otitis externa
excessive buildup of wax in the ear
cerumen impaction
inflammation of the eardrum
myringitis
inflammation of the eardrum
tympanitis
inflammation of the middle ear
otitis media
inflammation of the middle ear from changes in atmospheric pressure; often occurs in frequent air travel
aerotitis media
hardening of the bony tissue in the ear
otosclerosis
inflammation of the mastoid process; most commonly seen as a result of the spread of inflammation and infection in otitis media
mastoiditis
blockage of the eustachian tube usually as a result of infection, as in otitis media
eustachian obstruction
benign tumor on the auditory nerve that causes vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss
acoustic neuroma
condition of absence or malformation of inner ear structures during embryonic development, resulting in hearing loss
aplasia
inflammation of the labyrinth
labyrinthitis
disorder of the inner ear due to an excessive buildup of endolymphatic fluid causing episodes of vertigo, tinnitus, nausea, vomiting, and hearing loss; one or both ears can be affected, and attacks vary in frequency and intensity
Meniere disease
general term for partial or complete hearing loss
deafness
hearing impairment caused by interference with sound or vibratory energy in the external canal, middle ear, or ossicles
conductive hearing loss
hearing impairment caused by lesions or dysfunction of the cochlea or auditory nerve
sensorineural hearing loss
combination of sensorineural and conductive hearing loss
mixed hearing loss
hearing impairment in old age
presbyacusis
hearing impairment in old age
presbycusis
process of measuring hearing
audiometry
treatment to measure hearing
audiometer
record of hearing measurement
audiogram
person who specializes in the study of hearing impairments
audiologist
physical assessment of hearing; useful in differentiating between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss
auditory acuity testing
two-pronged, fork-like instrument that vibrates when struck: used to test for hearing, especially bone conduction
tuning fork
electrodiagnostic testing using computerized equipment to measure involuntary responses to sound within the auditory nervous system- commonly used to assess hearing in newborns
brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEP)
use of an otoscope to examine the external auditory meatus and tympanic membrane
otoscopy
otoscopic observation of the tympanic membrane as air is released into the external auditory meatus; immobility indicates the presence of middle ear effusion occurs as a result of otitis media
pneumatic otoscopy
measurement of the compliance and mobility of the tympanic membrane and ossicles of the middle ear by monitoring the response after exposure to external airflow pressures
tympanometry
surgery with the use of a microscope; used in procedures involving delicate tissue such as the ear
microsurgery
incision into the eardrum, most often for insertion of a small metal or plastic tube, to keep the meatus open, avoiding fluid buildup as that which occurs as a result of otitis media
myringotomy
incision into the eardrum, most often for insertion of a small metal or plastic tube, to keep the meatus open, avoiding fluid buildup as that which occurs as a result of otitis media
tympanostomy
surgical repair of the external ear
otoplasty
excision of the stapes to correct otosclerosis
stapedectomy
vein graft of a scarred tympanic membrane to improve sound conduction
tympanoplasty
any internal or external device that improves or substitutes for natural hearing
auditory prosthesis
external amplifying device designed to improve hearing by more effective collection of sound into the ear
hearing aid
electronic device implanted in the cochlea that provided sound perception to patients with severe or profound sensorineural hearing loss in both ears
cochlear implant
irrigation of the external ear canal, commonly done to remove excessive buildup of cerumen
ear lavage
introduction of a medicated solution into the external canal
ear installation
TM
tympanic membrane
ENT
ear, nose, throat
PE tube
polyethylene tube
