EENT Terminology and Assessments

Flashcards covering key EENT terminology and concepts for exams.

Diplopia

The perception of two images of a single object; double vision.

Strabismus

A condition in which the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object.

Otalgia

Earache or pain in the ear.

Vertigo

A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often due to inner ear issues.

Tinnitus

The ringing or buzzing sensation in the ears.

Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing.

Epistaxis

Nosebleed; bleeding from the nose.

Halitosis

Bad breath or unpleasant odor from the mouth.

Presbycusis

Age-related hearing loss characterized by a gradual loss of high-frequency hearing.

Arcus senilis

A cloudy white circle around the iris indicative of aging, typically not affecting vision.