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Lesson 5: Otorhinolaryngology
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11/06/2008

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ANEURYSM
Definition
Abnormal dilatation of a blood vessel
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BULLA (PL. BULLAE)

Definition
A blister or bleb
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DECIBEL
Definition
A measure of loudness of sound; one tenth of a bel
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ENDOLYMPH
Definition
The fluid medium contained in the inner ear
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Hz
Definition
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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IMPACTION
Definition
Plugging of an orifice with a dense mass of some material, as cerumen in the external meatus.
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LARYNX
Definition
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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MALAISE
Definition
A vague sense of being unwell
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NYSTAGMUS
Definition
Rhythmic, involuntary, jerky movements of both eyes, usually from side to side
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OTOSCOPE
Definition
An instrument that directs a light into the ear through a conical speculum, and is equipped with a magnifying lens
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PURULENT
Definition
Containing or consisting of pus
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RHINITIS
Definition
Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane
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RHINOSCOPE
Definition
An instrument fo examining the interior of the nose
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SEROUS GLAND
Definition
One producing a thin, watery secretion, not containing mucus
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SPECULUM
Definition
An instrument for inspecting a body cavity or orifice, often equipped with a light source, a magnifying lens, or both
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STENOSIS
Definition
Abnormal narrowing of a passage or vessel
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TMJ
Definition
Temporomandibular joint
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TOPICAL
Definition
Referring to a medicine applied directly to skin or mucous membrane
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VALSALVA MANEUVER
Definition
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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VASOCONSTRICTOR
Definition
A medicine that constricts blood vessels, either when applied topically or through systemic action
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VERTIGO
Definition
Dizziness
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TYMPANIC MEMBRANE
Definition
Eardrum
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CERUMEN
Definition
Earwax
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MALLEUS

INCUS

STAPES

Definition

Hammer

Anvil

Stirrup

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MANDIBLE
Definition
Lower jaw
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EPISTAXIS
Definition
Nosebleed
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TINNITUS
Definition
Ringing in the ears
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MAXILLA
Definition
Upper jaw
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