Medical Terminology Related to Hearing

Medical Terminology Related to Hearing

Audiology

  • Definition: Audiology is the study of hearing disorders.

Apicectomy

  • Definition: Apicectomy refers to the excision of a portion of the temporal bone.

Aural Atresia

  • Definition: Aural Atresia is the congenital absence of the external auditory canal.

Cerumen

  • Definition: Cerumen is commonly known as earwax.

Cholesteatoma

  • Definition: Cholesteatoma is an abnormal, noncancerous growth that forms in the middle ear.

Cochlear Implant

  • Definition: A cochlear implant is an electronic device implanted in the cochlea that stimulates the auditory nerve to provide hearing sensations.

Exostosis

  • Definition: Exostosis refers to bony overgrowth(s) in the ear canal.

Fenestration

  • Definition: Fenestration is the creation of a new opening in the middle ear's inner wall.

Labyrinthitis

  • Definition: Labyrinthitis is the inflammation of the labyrinth, which is a complex structure in the inner ear.

Macrotia

  • Definition: Macrotia is a condition characterized by having abnormally large ears.

Myringoplasty

  • Definition: Myringoplasty is the surgical repair of the tympanic membrane (eardrum).

Myringotomy/Tympanotomy

  • Definition: Myringotomy, also known as tympanotomy, is a surgical incision into the eardrum to allow for drainage, particularly in cases of fluid accumulation.

Ossicles

  • Definition: The ossicles are three small bones located in the middle ear, specifically known as the malleus, incus, and stapes.

Otalgia

  • Definition: Otalgia is the term for ear pain.

Otorhinolaryngologist

  • Definition: An otorhinolaryngologist is a medical specialist who focuses on conditions of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT).

Otologist

  • Definition: An otologist is a physician who specializes in the diseases and treatment of the ear.

Otopyorrhea

  • Definition: Otopyorrhea refers to the pus drainage from the ear.

Otosclerosis

  • Definition: Otosclerosis is characterized by abnormal bone growth inside the ear, often leading to hearing loss.

Otoscope

  • Definition: An otoscope is an instrument used to examine the eardrum and the ear canal for any abnormalities.

Serous Otitis Media

  • Definition: Serous Otitis Media is a noninfectious inflammation of the middle ear characterized by the accumulation of serous fluid, typically due to dysfunctional or obstructed Eustachian tubes.

Stapedectomy

  • Definition: Stapedectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the stapes bone and its replacement with a prosthesis, performed to correct hearing loss caused by otosclerosis.