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Medical Terminology - Key Terms and Definitions

Rinodynia: Refers to pain localized in the nose or surrounding nasal area, indicating potential issues such as infection or injury.
Rhinesthesia: Describes the function related to the sense of smell, crucial for taste and environmental awareness.
Rhinolith: A term for a calcified mass or stone found in the nasal cavity, often resulting from mineral deposits or dried mucus.
Rhinorrhagia: Another term for a nosebleed, highlighting the medical term for an excessive bleeding incident from the nostrils.
Rhinocheiloplasty: A type of plastic surgery procedure that focuses on reconstructing and repairing the lips and nose, often for cosmetic or corrective purposes.
Rhinitis: Involves inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes, potentially caused by allergies, infections, or irritants, resulting in congestion and discomfort.
Rhinomycosis: Refers to a fungal infection specifically affecting the nasal passages, which may arise in immunocompromised individuals.
Nasal: An adjective indicating anything related to the nose, commonly used in medical terms to describe conditions or procedures.
Nasopharynx: The area of the throat located behind the nasal passages, serving as a critical space for air flow and sound production.
Nasopharyngeal: Pertaining to the nasopharynx, often used to describe examinations or diseases affecting this region.
Nasoseptal: Relates to the nasal septum, the cartilage and bone structure that divides the nasal cavity into two nostrils.
Nasoscope: A medical instrument designed to visualize the internal structures of the nasal passages for diagnostic purposes.
Nasogastric: An adjective describing the connection between the nose and stomach, often used in reference to feeding tubes that extend from the nasal cavity to the stomach.