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Med Term Chapter 15
Diagnoses Procedures Etc: Ear
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12/06/2010

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audiogram
Definition
automatically recorded results of a hearing test with an audiometer
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audiometer
Definition
electrical device for measuring hearing
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audiometry
Definition
measuring hearing with an audiometer
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cochlear implant
Definition
surgically implanted hearing aid in the cochlea
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otoscope
Definition
device for looking into the ear
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otoscopy
Definition
looking into the ear with an otoscope
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Rinne test
Definition
Hearing test using a tuning fork; checks for differences in bone conduction and air conduction
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tuning fork
Definition
an instrument that vibrates when struck
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Weber Test
Definition
hearing test using a tuning fork; distinguishes between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss
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labyrinthotomy
Definition
surgical incision into the labyrinth
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mastoidectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the mastoid process
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myringectomy
Definition
surgical removal of all or part of the tympanic membrane
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myringoplasty
Definition
surgial repair of the tympanic membrane
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myringotomy
Definition
incision or surgical puncture of the eardrum
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otoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the pinna of the ear
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stapedectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the stapes
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tympanectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the eardrum
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tympanocentesis
Definition
puncture of the tympanic membrane with a needle to aspirate middle ear fluid
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tympanoplasty
Definition
surgery performed on the eardrum
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tympanotomy
Definition
synonym for myringotomy
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