Medical Terminology Chapter 11

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.

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.