Ears Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
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Auricle
A
External portion of the ear
2
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cerumen
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earwax
3
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labyrinthitis
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infection of the deep inner ear, known as the labyrinth. Often causes vertigo
4
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loss of landmarks
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the TM is opaque, no longer transparent. indicates ear infection
5
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otalgia
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ear ache
6
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otitis externa
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outer ear infection
7
Q
otitis media
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middle ear infeciton
8
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tinnitus
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“ringing in the ears”, the perception of rining even with no external stimuli
9
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TM bulging
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“outpouching” of the TM, indicative of inflammation
10
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TM dullness
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absence of light reflection, indicative of ear infection
11
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TM erythema
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redness of the TM, often indicative of infection
12
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TM perforation
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rupture of the eardrum
13
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Tympanic membrane
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TM, the clear membrane inside the ear: ear drum
