Unit 13: Ear Flashcards
1
Q
Acoustic neuroma
A
Benign tumor within the auditory canal growing from the acoustic nerve
2
Q
Ceruminoma
A
Tumor of gland that secretes earwax
3
Q
Meniere disease
A
Chronic disease of the inner ear characterized by dizziness and ringing ear
4
Q
Otitis externa
A
Inflammation of the outer ear
5
Q
Otitis media
A
Inflammation of the middle ear
6
Q
Presbycusis
A
Hearing impairment in old age
7
Q
Tinnitus
A
Ringing in the ears
8
Q
Vertigo
A
A sense that owns body or environment is revolving, inner ear disease maybe
9
Q
Labyrinthitis
A
Inflammation of the labyrinth
10
Q
Mastoiditis
A
Inflammation of the mastoid bone
11
Q
Myringitis
A
Inflammation of the tympanic membrane
12
Q
Otalgia
A
Pain in ear
13
Q
Otomastoiditis
A
Inflammation of ear and mastoid bone
14
Q
Otomycosis
A
Abnormal condition of fungus in ear
