Medical Terms Flashcards
1
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Otalgia:
A
- ear pain
- can come from different places, not always the ear
- ex: molars may make it seem like the ear is what is in pain
2
Q
Otorrhea:
A
- Foul odor coming from the ear
- usually from a fungal infection, middle ear infection or lodged foreign object
3
Q
Occluding vs non-Occluding:
A
- blocked or not blocked
- normally refers to cerumen but can also refer to foreign objects
4
Q
ECMO:
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-extra corporeal mechanical oxygenation
5
Q
NICU:
A
-neo natal intensive care unit
6
Q
Hyperbilirubinemia:
A
- extreme jaundice
- liver not yet functioning
- can cause kernicterus
7
Q
Loop Diuretics:
A
-trying to get rid of edema/excess fluid
8
Q
Cochlear Neuritis:
A
-inflammation of the VIII nerve
9
Q
What is the tell tale sign of a tumor? (in terms of hearing)
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-can hear decently but very poor word recognition
10
Q
Serous:
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-effusion is thin/clear
11
Q
Mucoid:
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-thicker, yellow effusion
12
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Suppurative:
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-Thick, yellow puss
13
Q
Adhesive:
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-Thickening of the eardrum causes deep retraction
14
Q
Acute:
A
-quick onset, red, inflamed, painful
15
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Recurrent:
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-more than three times in six months
