Glossary of ENT Terminology

The definition of chronic airway digestive inflammatory disorder.

A detailed definition of the auditory tube.

An allergen is a substance that causes an allergic reaction. Some examples of common allergens are dust mites, cat dander and pollen. Allergens trigger the immunoglobulin IgE which activates the immune system resulting in allergy symptoms such as itchy eyes, runny nose, cough, sneezing, hives and more.

Immunoglobulins are proteins which act as part of our immune system, they detect foreign substances such as viruses, bacteria and allergens and send a message which triggers the immune system.

Microdebrider definition.

Definition of an audiologist

Benign: Definition of Benign

Definition of a biopsy

Cartilage: Definition of Cartilage

Definition of CT Scan

Definition of Culture

The definition of a decongestant.

The definition of a deviated septum.

Ear infection occurs when germs become trapped inside the inner ear.

Definition of an endoscope

The definition of an endoscopy.

What is an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)?

Definition of the Eustachian Tube

Definition and image of the frontal sinuses

The definition of GERD.

The definition of a lymph node.

The definition of an MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging.

The definition of malignant.

The definition of the malleus, a tiny bones inside the ear.

Definition and image of the maxillary sinuses.

The Definition of Nasolacrimal Duct, or tear duct.

Definition for neurolabrythitis, a disease that causes vertigo, nausea and vomiting, visual impairment, one sided hearing loss and more.

An otolaryngologist is a physician who specializes in...

Definition of Otoscope

Serous otitis media is a medical term meaning fluid in the ear. It can also be called otitis media with effusion.

Definition of Sinus Cavity

Speech therapy encompasses more than just talking. Speech therapy can treat problems eating, swallowing and aspiration, non-verbal communication in addition to treating speech disorders.

Learn the definition of Swimmer's Ear.

A detailed description of turbinates, which are also sometimes referred to as nasal concha.

The definition of tinnitis

Definition of the tympanic membrane

Tympanometry is performed by using a tympanometer and is used to determine disorders of the middle ear.

Definition of Uvula

Phlegm is the mucus secreted by the glands in the respiratory passages and the lungs. Phlegm sometimes exits through the mouth, but is not the...

The definition of ankylglossia.

The definition of ankylglossia.

The definition of ankylglossia.

The definition of esophagus.

Definition of ethmoidectomy.

The definition of a maxillary antrostomy.

Comprehensive definition of the epiglottis.

Comprehensive definition of larynx.

Definition of pharynx.

Comprehensive definition of the trachea.