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Audiology | Identification and evaluation of hearing loss |
Audiometry | Use of an audiometer to test hearing |
Fenestration | Surgical procedure in which a new opening is made in the labyrinth of the ear to restore hearing, to treat deafness associated with otosclerosis |
Labyrinthitis | Inflammation of the inner ear, resulting in vertigo |
Macrotia | Abnormally large ears |
Meniere's Disease | Progressive deafness, ringing in ears, dizziness and pressure in ears |
Microtia | Abnormally small ears |
Myringitis | Inflammation of the tympanic membrane |
Otalgia | Earache |
Otitis Externa | Infection or inflammation of the external auditory canal (outer ear) |
Otitis Media | Inflammation of the middle ear (often with fluid present) |
Otopathy | Any disease of the ear |
Otorrhagia | Bleeding from the ear |
Otorrhea | Inflammation with discharge from the ear |
Otosclerosis | Bony tissue growth around oval window, leading to deafness |
Otoscopy | Visual examination of the ear with an otoscope |
Presbycusis | Loss of hearing due to aging process |
Serous Otitis Media | Inflammation of the middle ear with serum accumulation |
Suppurative Otitis Media | Inflammation of the middle ear with pus formation |
Tinnitus | Ringing, or buzzing sound in the ear |
Tuning Fork Test | A vibration source (tuning fork) is placed near the mastoid process and in front of the external auditory meatus to test bones and air conduction |
Tympanogram | X-ray examination of eustachian tubes and middle ear using contrast medium |
Vertigo | Sensation of whirling motion (dizziness) and loss of balance |
Weber Test | A test for unilateral deafness (vibrating tuning fork is held over the forehead) |