MT CH 13 Operative and Therapeutic Terms (EAR) Flashcards
microsurgery
surgery with the use of a microscope; used in procedures involving delicate tissue such as the ear
myringotomy or tympanostomy
incision into the eardrum, most often for insertion of a small metal or plastic tube [e.g., polyethylene (PE) tube], to keep the meatus (canal) open, avoiding fluid buildup (effusion) as that which occurs as a result of otitis media
otoplasty
surgical repair of the external ear
stapedectomy
excision of the stapes to correct otosclerosis
tympanoplasty
vein graft of a scarred tympanic membrane to improve sound conduction
auditory prosthesis
any internal or external device that improve or substitutes for natural hearing
hearing aid
external amplifying device designed to improve hearing by more effective collection of sound into the ear
cochlear implant
electronic device implanted in the cochlea that provides sound perception to patients with severe or profound sensorineural (nerve) hearing loss in both ears
ear lavage
irrigation of the external ear canal, commonly done to remove excessive buildup of cerumen
ear instillation
introduction of a medicated solution into the external canal
antibiotic
drug that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms; used to treat diseases caused by bacteria (e.g., otitis media)
antihistamine
drug that blocks the effects of histamine
histamine
regulating body substance released in excess during allergic reactions that cause swelling and inflammation of tissues; seen in hay fever, uriticaria (hives), etc.
anti-inflammatory
drug that reduces inflammation
decongestant
drug that reduces congestion and swelling of membranes, such as those of the nose and eustachian tube after infection
