| A | B |
|---|
| labyrinthitis | inflammation of the labyrinth (in the inner ear, also called (otitis interna) |
| tympanitis | inflammation of the middle ear (also called otitis media) |
| otopyorrhea | discharge of pus from the ear |
| otalgia | pain in the ear |
| presbycusis | hearing impairment in old age |
| mastoidotomy | incision into the mastoid |
| tympanoplasty | surgical repair of the middle ear |
| myringotomy | incision into tympanic membrane (performed to release pus and relieve pressure in the middle ear) |
| acoumeter | instrument used to measure acuteness of hearing |
| otoscopy | visual examination of the ear |
| audiology | study of hearing |
| audiometry | measurement of hearing |
| aural | pertaining to the ear |
| otology | study of the ear |
| tympanometry | measurement (of the movement) of the tympanic membrane |
| mastoidectomy | excision of the mastoid |
| tinnitus | ringing in the ears |
| myringitis | inflammation of the tympanic membrane (eardrum) |
| otomycosis | condition of a fungal infection of the ear (if usually affects the external auditory meatus |
| mastoiditis | inflammation of the mastoid bone (and cells) |
| otomastoiditis | inflammation of the ear and the mastoid bone |
| otosclerosis | hardening of the ear (stapes) (caused by irregular bone development and resulting in hearing loss) |
| vertigo | dizziness |
| labyrinthectomy | excision of the labyrinth |
| myringoplasty | surgical repair of the tympanic membrane |
| audiogram | graphic record of a hearing test |
| otoscope | instrument used for visual examination of the ear |
| audiometer | instrument used to measure hearing |
| otologist | physician who studies and treats disease and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat, also called otolaryngologist |
| tympanometer | instrument to measure middle ear function |
| audiologist | one who is skilled in and specializes in audiology |
| otorhinolaryngologist | physician who studies and treats diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat, also called otolaryngologist |
| mastoidotomy | incision into the mastoid |
| tinnitus | ringing in the ears |
| tympanitis | inflammation of the middle ear |
| acoumeter | instrument used to measure acutenss of hearing |
| audiometry | measurement of hearing |
| audiology | study of hearing |
| aural | pertaining to the ear |
| mastoiditis | inflammation of the mastoid bone (and cells) |
