Questions and Answers
What is an audiometer?
What is the main nerve of the otic system?
Acoustic nerve
What does tympanoplasty refer to?
Surgical repair of the tympanic membrane
What condition does myringomycosis describe?
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What is the role of an otologist?
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What does anacusis mean?
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What is the difference between an audiologist and an otologist?
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Study Notes
Otic System (Ear) Terminology
- Audiometer: Device utilized for measuring auditory acuity.
- Acoustic Nerve: Primary nerve responsible for transmitting auditory information from the ear to the brain.
- Tympanoplasty: Surgical procedure aimed at reconstructing the tympanic membrane (eardrum) to restore hearing.
- Myringomycosis: Fungal infection that leads to a pathological condition of the tympanic membrane.
- Otologist: Medical doctor (MD) specializing in ear disorders and diseases.
- Anacusia: Condition characterized by the absence of detectable hearing ability, but not classified as deafness.
- Audiologist: Hearing specialist responsible for testing and diagnosing hearing loss; does not hold a medical degree (not an MD).
- Myringotomy: Surgical procedure involving an incision in the tympanic membrane to alleviate pressure or drain fluids.
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