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What is otopyorrhea?
What does otorrhagia mean?
What is otosclerosis?
What does papilledema refer to?
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What does patulous mean?
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What is phacoemulsification?
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What is presbycusis?
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Study Notes
Ear-Related Terms
- 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.
Eye-Related Terms
- 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.
