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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is presbycusis?

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

What does presbyopia describe?

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

What is purulent otitis media?

<p>Build up of pus within the middle ear (A)</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

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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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