Exam 4: Chapter 13 "Disease And Disorder Terms"

Question 1

Labyrinthitis

Answer 1

Inflammation of the labyrinth (inner ear) (also called vestibular neuritis)

Question 2

Mastoiditis

Answer 2

Inflammation of the mastoid bone

Question 3

Myringitis

Answer 3

Inflammation of the tympanic membrane (eardrum)

Question 4

Otalgia

Answer 4

Pain in the ear

Question 5

Otomastoiditis

Answer 5

Inflammation of the ear and the mastoid bone

Question 6

Otomycosis

Answer 6

Abnormal condition of fungus in the ear (usually affects the external auditory canal)

Question 7

Otopyorrhea

Answer 7

Discharge of pus from the ear

Question 8

Otorrhea

Answer 8

Discharge from the ear (may be serous, bloody, consisting of pus, or containing cerebrospinal fluid)

Question 9

Osteosclerosis

Answer 9

Hardening of the ear (stapes) (caused by irregular bone development and resulting in hearing loss)

Question 10

Presbycusis

Answer 10

Hearing impairment occurring with age

Question 11

Tinnitus

Answer 11

Ringing in the ears

Question 12

Vertigo

Answer 12

Sense that either one’s own body (subjective vertigo) or the environment (objective vertigo) is revolving; may indicate inner ear disease