Medical Terminology Chapter 11
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What is otopyorrhea?

  • Abnormal hardening of the bones in the middle of the ear
  • Swelling of the optic nerve
  • Flow of pus from the ear (correct)
  • Bleeding from the ear

    • What does otorrhagia mean?

  • Swelling and inflammation of the optic nerve
  • Progressive hearing loss
  • Flow of pus from the ear
  • Bleeding from the ear (correct)

    • What is otosclerosis?

  • Abnormal hardening of the bones in the middle of the ear (correct)
  • Extended spread wide open
  • Changes in the eyes that occur with aging
  • Build up of pus within the middle ear

    • What does papilledema refer to?

    <p>Swelling and inflammation of the optic nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does patulous mean?

    <p>Extended spread wide open</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is phacoemulsification?

    <p>The use of ultrasonic vibration to shatter a cataract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is presbycusis?

    <p>Progressive hearing loss occurring in old age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does presbyopia describe?

    <p>Changes in the eyes that occur with aging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is purulent otitis media?

    <p>Build up of pus within the middle ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a patulous eustachian tube refer to?

    <p>Distension of the eustachian tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • Otopyorrhea: Characterized by the flow of pus from the ear, often indicating infection.
    • Otorrhagia: Refers to bleeding from the ear, which may result from injury or infection.
    • Otosclerosis: Involves abnormal hardening of the bones in the middle ear, leading to conductive hearing loss.
    • Purulent Otitis Media: Defined by the accumulation of pus in the middle ear, commonly linked to infections.
    • Papilledema: Describes swelling and inflammation of the optic nerve at the optic disc, also called the choked disk; signifies increased intracranial pressure.
    • Presbyopia: Refers to age-related changes in the eyes, leading to difficulties in focusing on close objects.
    • Phacoemulsification: A surgical technique that uses ultrasonic vibrations to break up cataracts, facilitating their removal.

    General Terms

    • Patulous: Indicates a state of being extended or wide open, often referring to structures like the Eustachian tube.
    • Patulous Eustachian Tube: Describes the distension of the eustachian tube, which can affect pressure regulation in the ear.
    • Presbycusis: A condition marked by progressive hearing loss that occurs as a person ages.

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    Test your knowledge of medical vocabulary related to ear conditions and other related terms in Chapter 11. This flashcard quiz covers various definitions, including otopyorrhea and papilledema.

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