Glossary of ENT Terminology
Chronic Airway - Digestive Inflammatory Disorder
The definition of chronic airway digestive inflammatory disorder.
Definition of Auditory Tube
A detailed definition of the auditory tube.
Allergen
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.
Immunoglobulin
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.
What is a Microdebrider
Microdebrider definition.
Audiologist
Definition of an audiologist
Benign
Benign: Definition of Benign
Biopsy
Definition of a biopsy
Cartilage
Cartilage: Definition of Cartilage
CT Scan
Definition of CT Scan
Culture
Definition of Culture
Decongestant
The definition of a decongestant.
Deviated Septum
The definition of a deviated septum.
Ear Infection
Ear infection occurs when germs become trapped inside the inner ear.
Endoscope
Definition of an endoscope
Endoscopy
The definition of an endoscopy.
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
What is an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)?
Eustachian Tube
Definition of the Eustachian Tube
Frontal Sinuse
Definition and image of the frontal sinuses
GERD
The definition of GERD.
Lymph Node
The definition of a lymph node.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
The definition of an MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging.
Malignant
The definition of malignant.
Malleus
The definition of the malleus, a tiny bones inside the ear.
Maxillary Sinuses: What is a Maxillary Sinus
Definition and image of the maxillary sinuses.
Nasolacrimal Duct
The Definition of Nasolacrimal Duct, or tear duct.
Neurolabrynthitis
Definition for neurolabrythitis, a disease that causes vertigo, nausea and vomiting, visual impairment, one sided hearing loss and more.
Otolaryngolgist
An otolaryngologist is a physician who specializes in...
Otoscope
Definition of Otoscope
Serous Otitis Media
Serous otitis media is a medical term meaning fluid in the ear. It can also be called otitis media with effusion.
Sinus Cavity
Definition of Sinus Cavity
What is Speech Therapy?
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.
Swimmer's Ear
Learn the definition of Swimmer's Ear.
Definition of Turbinates
A detailed description of turbinates, which are also sometimes referred to as nasal concha.
Tinnitis
The definition of tinnitis
Tympanic Membrane (Eardrum)
Definition of the tympanic membrane
Tympanometry
Tympanometry is performed by using a tympanometer and is used to determine disorders of the middle ear.
Uvula
Definition of Uvula
What is Phlegm?
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...
What is Ankylglossia?
The definition of ankylglossia.
What is Ankylglossia?
The definition of ankylglossia.
What is Ankylglossia?
The definition of ankylglossia.
What is the Esophagus?
The definition of esophagus.
What Is an Ethmoidectomy?
Definition of ethmoidectomy.
Maxillary Antrostomy
The definition of a maxillary antrostomy.
Definition of the Epiglottis
Comprehensive definition of the epiglottis.
Definition of Larynx
Comprehensive definition of larynx.
Definition of Pharynx
Definition of pharynx.
Definition of Trachea
Comprehensive definition of the trachea.
