Combining Forms
combining form for mastoid bone
mastoid/o
the organ of hearing and balance; which includes the external ear, middle ear, and inner ear is called the...
ear
what is mastoiditis?
inflammation of the mastoid bone
what does ENT stand for?
ears, nose, throat or otolaryngologist
one who studies and specializes in hearing is called...
audiologist
combining form for hearing
audi/o
what part of the ear consists of the tympanic membrane and the tympanic cavity containing the ossicles?
middle ear
what is otosclerosis?
hardening of the ear
what does HOH stand for?
hard of hearing
how do you say "pertaining to the ear?"
aural
combining form for stapes
staped/o
what nerve conveys information about sound?
cochlear nerve
ringing in the ears is called...
tinnitus
what does OE stand for?
otitis externa
the creation of an artificial opening in to the middle ear is called...
tympanostomy
combining form for tympanic membrane
myring/o
what bones of the middle ear carry sound vibrations?
ossicles
abnormal condition of fungus in the ear is called...
otomycosis
what is the abbreviation for Acute Otitis Media?
AOM
a cystlike mass composed of epithelial cells and cholesterol occurring in the middle ear which may be associated with chronic otitis media is called...
cholesteatoma
combining form for middle ear
tympan/o
what is the external, visible part of the ear called? (list both names)
auricle, pinna
pain in the ear is called...
otalgia
what does BPPV stand for?
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
hearing impairment occurring with age is called...
presbycusis