Organs of Sense- Ear Flashcards
What are the three distinct anatomical divisions of the ear?
outer ear (external ear) middle ear (tympanic cavity) inner ear (labrynth)
otology
the study of the ear
What are the codes for surgical services on the ear?
69,000-69,979
What are the codes for otorhinolaryngologic services?
92,502-92,700
What are the codes used to report diagnostic analysis of cochlear implants?
92,601-92,604
audiology
study of hearing disorders
auricle
external ear
labyrinthitis
inflammation of the labyrinth
myringoplasty
repair of the tympanic membrane
otolaryngologist
physician specializing in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the ear and larynx
otologist
physician specializing in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the ear
otopyorrhea
pus draining from the ear
otoscope
instrument used to examine the ear and ear drun
tinnitus
ringing in the ear
vertigo
feeling you or your environment is moving or spinning, caused by a disturbance of equilibrium in the labyrinth