Med Term Chapter 17 (Ear) Flashcards
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What does the term 'acoustic' refer to?

  • Pertaining to hearing or sound (correct)
  • Pertaining to sight
  • Pertaining to taste
  • Pertaining to touch

    • What is an audiogram?

    Record of hearing as taken by an audiometer

    Who is an audiologist?

    A health care professional specializing in the evaluation and rehabilitation of people with hearing loss

    What does 'auditory' mean?

    <p>Pertaining to hearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'aural' refer to?

    <p>Pertaining to the ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'postauricular' mean?

    <p>Pertaining to behind the ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cochlear pertaining to?

    <p>Pertaining to the cochlea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define mastoiditis.

    <p>Inflammation of the mastoid process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a myringotomy?

    <p>Incision of the eardrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does myringitis refer to?

    <p>Inflammation of the eardrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ossiculoplasty?

    <p>Surgical repair of the middle ear bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'otic' mean?

    <p>Pertaining to the ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define otomycosis.

    <p>Abnormal condition of a fungal infection in the ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is otopyorrhea?

    <p>Discharge of pus from the ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an otolaryngologist specialize in?

    <p>Specialist in the ear and larynx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'salpingopharyngeal' refer to?

    <p>Pertaining to the eustachian tube and the throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a stapedectomy?

    <p>Removal of the stapes bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'lymphanoplasty' mean?

    <p>Surgical repair of the eardrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'vestibulocochlear' pertain to?

    <p>Pertaining to the vestibule and cochlea of the inner ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define hyperacusis.

    <p>Abnormally acute sensitivity to sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is presbycusis?

    <p>Progressive, bilateral hearing loss occurring with age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an audiometer?

    <p>Instrument to measure the sharpness of hearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is macrotia?

    <p>Condition of large ears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'acous/o' refer to?

    <p>Hearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'audi/o' mean?

    <p>Hearing; the sense of hearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'audit/o'.

    <p>Hearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'aur/o' refer to?

    <p>Ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'auricul/o' mean?

    <p>Ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ot/o' pertain to?

    <p>Ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'cochle/o' mean?

    <p>Cochlea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'mastoid/o'.

    <p>Mastoid process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'myring/p' refer to?

    <p>Eardrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ossicul/o' mean?

    <p>Ossicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'salping/o' refer to?

    <p>Auditory tube; eustachian tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'staped/o' pertain to?

    <p>Stapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'lympan/o' refer to?

    <p>Eardrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'vestibul/o' mean?

    <p>Vestibule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-acusis' refer to?

    <p>Hearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does '-meter' signify?

    <p>Instrument to measure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the suffix '-otia' refer to?

    <p>Ear condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an acoustic neuroma?

    <p>Benign tumor arising from the acoustic vestibulocochlear nerve in the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define cholesteatoma.

    <p>Collection of skin cells and cholesterol in a sac within the middle ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is deafness?

    <p>Loss of ability to hear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Meniere disease?

    <p>Disorder of the labyrinth of the inner ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does otitis media mean?

    <p>Inflammation of the middle ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is otosclerosis?

    <p>Hardening of the bony tissue of the middle ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define tinnitus.

    <p>Sensation of noises (ringing/buzzing) in the ears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is vertigo?

    <p>Sensation of irregular or whirling motion either of oneself or of external objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Acoustic: Relates to hearing or sound.
    • Audiogram: A record created by an audiometer that depicts a person's hearing ability.
    • Audiologist: A healthcare expert dedicated to assessing and rehabilitating those with hearing impairments.
    • Auditory: Another term associated with the sense of hearing.
    • Aural: Pertains specifically to the ear.
    • Postauricular: Refers to the area behind the ear.
    • Cochlear: Relates to the cochlea, a part of the inner ear crucial for hearing.
    • Mastoiditis: Inflammation affecting the mastoid process, the bony structure behind the ear.
    • Myringotomy: A surgical procedure involving the incision of the eardrum to alleviate pressure or fluid buildup.
    • Myringitis: Inflammatory condition of the eardrum.
    • Ossiculoplasty: A surgical approach to repair the tiny middle ear bones (ossicles).
    • Otic: Directly related to the ear.
    • Otomycosis: A fungal infection occurring in the ear.
    • Otopyorrhea: The presence of pus discharge from the ear, indicating infection.
    • Otolaryngologist: A medical specialist focusing on conditions of the ear and throat (larynx).
    • Salpingopharyngeal: Related to the eustachian tube and connections to the throat.
    • Stapedectomy: A surgical procedure that involves removal of the stapes bone, often to treat hearing loss.
    • Tympanoplasty: Surgical repair of the eardrum.
    • Vestibulocochlear: Pertains to the vestibule and cochlea, parts of the inner ear involved in balance and hearing.
    • Hyperacusis: Characterized by an increased sensitivity to sounds.
    • Presbycusis: Age-related progressive hearing loss, typically bilateral.
    • Audiometer: A tool used to assess hearing acuity through standardized tests.
    • Macrotia: A condition where the ears are unusually large.
    • Root Terms:
      • Acous/o, Audi/o, Audit/o: All roots relate to hearing.
      • Aur/o, Auricul/o, Ot/o: Root terms pertaining to the ear.
      • Cochle/o: Relates specifically to the cochlea.
      • Mastoid/o: Refers to the mastoid process.
      • Myring/p: Denotes the eardrum.
      • Ossicul/o: Refers to the small bones in the middle ear.
      • Salping/o: Associated with the auditory/eustachian tube.
      • Staped/o: Pertains to the stapes bone.
      • Lypman/o: Another term for the eardrum.
      • Vestibul/o: Refers to the vestibule part of the inner ear.
    • Suffixes:
      • -acusis: Indicates conditions related to hearing.
      • -meter: Refers to instruments used for measurement.
      • -otia: Pertains to conditions of the ear.

    Conditions and Disorders

    • Acoustic Neuroma: Benign tumor that develops from the vestibulocochlear nerve, affecting hearing and balance.
    • Cholesteatoma: Abnormal skin growth in the middle ear behind the eardrum, can lead to infection and hearing loss.
    • Deafness: Complete or substantial loss of the ability to hear.
    • Meniere Disease: A complex inner ear disorder characterized by episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and a feeling of pressure in the ear.
    • Otitis Media: Inflammation of the middle ear, often due to infection.
    • Otosclerosis: A condition that results in the hardening of the bones in the middle ear, leading to hearing loss.
    • Tinnitus: The sensation of ringing, buzzing, or other noises in the ears, commonly associated with hearing loss.
    • Vertigo: A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by inner ear issues.

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