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| Abnormal dilatation of a blood vessel |
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| A measure of loudness of sound; one tenth of a bel |
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| The fluid medium contained in the inner ear |
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| Abbreviation for hertz, a measure of the frequency of a vibration, particularly one producing sound; equivalent to one cycle (or double vibration) per second. The normal human ear can detect sounds ranging in pitch from 20 to 20,000 Hz. |
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| Plugging of an orifice with a dense mass of some material, as cerumen in the external meatus. |
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| The voice box, containing the vocal cords and situated between the laryngopharynx (the lowermost part of the throat) and the trachea |
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| A vague sense of being unwell |
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| Rhythmic, involuntary, jerky movements of both eyes, usually from side to side |
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| An instrument that directs a light into the ear through a conical speculum, and is equipped with a magnifying lens |
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| Containing or consisting of pus |
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| Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane |
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| An instrument fo examining the interior of the nose |
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| One producing a thin, watery secretion, not containing mucus |
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| An instrument for inspecting a body cavity or orifice, often equipped with a light source, a magnifying lens, or both |
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| Abnormal narrowing of a passage or vessel |
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| Referring to a medicine applied directly to skin or mucous membrane |
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| Attempt at forced expiration, with the lips and nostrils closed; this drives air into the auditory tubes unless they are obstructed |
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| A medicine that constricts blood vessels, either when applied topically or through systemic action |
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