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Acute pharyngitis
infection of tonsils or posterior pharynx by microorganisms
auricle
(pinna) visible portion of the auditory system, made up of cartilaginous framework. collects sounds energy and directs...
Acute pharyngitis
infection of tonsils or posterior pharynx by microorganisms
auricle
(pinna) visible portion of the auditory system, made up of cartilaginous framework.
collects sounds energy and directs it to the conducting system of the middle ear.
auditory ossicles
the small bones of the middle ear; they are articulated to form a chain for the
transmission of sound from the tympanic membrane to the oval window
blepharitis
inflammation of the eyelid
oral cancer
A form of cancer associated with the oral cavity or related structures
cerumen
(ear wax) soft, brownish yellow, waxy secretion of the ceruminous gland of the external
auditory canal
cochlea
coiled bony structure within the inner ear; it contains the organ of Corti and perforations
for the passage of cochlear division of the auditory nerve.
corneal ulcer
Most commonly due to infection by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or amoebas
exudate
fluid that has escaped from tissue or capillaries, usually after injury or inflammation,
typically containing protein and white blood cells
hearing
Interpretation of sound waves by the brain
, hordeolum
(stye) a suppurative inflammation of a gland of the eyelid
lesion
wound or injury, or pathological change in body tissue
lymphadenopathy
enlargement of lymph nodes
ophthalmoscope
instrument for use in viewing the interior of the eye and especially the retina
otitis externa
inflammation of the auditory canal and external surface of the tympanic membrane
otitis media
inflammation of the middle ear
sinusitis
Inflammation of the mucous membrane of any sinus, especially the paranasal
tic
spasmodic muscular contractions
tinnitus
auditory sensation in the absence of sound heard in one or both ears, such as ringing,
buzzing, hissing, or clicking
tongue depressor
instrument used to inspect the oropharynx
tympanic membrane
membranous structure separating the external ear from the middle ear
vertigo
sensation of dizziness, either of spinning oneself or external objects whirling around
oneself
woods lamp
A lamp that produces a black light that causes certain substances to fluoresce. It is
used primarily to determine the presence of fungi on skin lesions.
The skull is composed of how many bones?
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