What was that word again? You're in the perfect place to enhance your vocabulary. A comprehensive glossary of commonly used medical terminology related to the ears, nose and throat.
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
Cartilage: Definition of Cartilage
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 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...
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.
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.
