pathology Flashcards
1
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acoustic neuroma
A
benign tumor from the acoustic vesibulocochlear nerve
2
Q
cholesteatoma
A
collection of skin cells and cholesterol in a sac within the middle ear
3
Q
deafness
A
loss of ability to hear
4
Q
Meniere disease
A
disorder of the labyrinth of the inner ear elevated endolymph pressure within the cochlea (cochlea hydrops) and semicircular canals (vestibular hydrops)
5
Q
otitis media
A
inflammation of the middle ear
6
Q
otosclerosis
A
hardening of the bony tissue of the middle ear
7
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tinnitus
A
sensation of noises (ringing, buzzing, whistling, booming) in the ears
8
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vertigo
A
sensation of irregular or whirling motion either of oneself or of external objects
