ENT

Ossicles

Small bones in the middle ear consisting of malleus, incus, and stapes.

Tympanic membrane (eardrum)

Separates the outer and middle ear, with layers of epithelium, fibrous connective tissue, and mucous membrane.

Nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx

Divisions of the pharynx located behind the nasal cavity, mouth, and opening into the larynx and esophagus.

Argon laser

Used in middle ear surgery for procedures like stapedectomy.

Diagnostic tool emitting a fixed pitch used for hearing assessment.

Tuning fork

Parotidectomy

Surgical removal of part or all of the parotid gland.

UPPP (Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty)

Surgery to reconstruct the uvula and oropharynx to treat sleep apnea.

Myringotomy (PE tubes)

Surgical opening in the eardrum to release fluid from the middle ear.

FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)

Diagnostic and treatment procedure for sinus disorders to restore normal breathing.

Septoplasty/submucosal resection (SMR)

Surgical procedures to correct deviated nasal septum or damaged septum.