Medical Terminology: The Ears

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Across
  1. 3. a visual examination of the ear using a handheld device called an otoscope
  2. 4. overly sensitive hearing
  3. 5. surgical repair of the tympanic membrane
  4. 6. any disease of the ear
  5. 7. incision into the mastoid process
  6. 11. a ringing or buzzing sensation in the ears
  7. 12. total hearing loss
  8. 15. inflammation of the external auditory canal
  9. 18. abnormal drainage from the ear
  10. 19. medical field of ear disorders and treatment
  11. 21. a chronic disease of the inner ear that includes symptoms of dizziness and ringing in the ears
  12. 22. a procedure that measures hearing using an audiometer
  13. 23. inflammation of the middle ear
  14. 24. incision into the tympanic membrane, usually releases pus and relieves pressure in the middle ear
  15. 25. bleeding, or hemorrhage form the ear
  16. 27. excision of the labyrinth from the temporal bone
  17. 29. inflammation of the eardrum; also called tympanitis
  18. 30. a sensation of dizziness
  19. 31. inflammation of the mastoid process and associated tissues
  20. 32. pain in the ear; earache
Down
  1. 1. excision of the mastoid process
  2. 2. hearing impairment that is associated with old age
  3. 8. abnormal formation of bone between the stapes and the oval window; causes a progressive loss of hearing
  4. 9. one who specializes in hearing disorders and treatment
  5. 10. excision of the stapes
  6. 13. excessive buildup of earwax in the external auditory canal
  7. 14. partial loss or impaired hearing
  8. 16. study of hearing disorders
  9. 17. surgical repair of the tympanic membrane
  10. 20. inflammation of the labyrinth (inner ear)
  11. 26. a benign tumor that arises from the auditory nerve; may cause hearing impairment
  12. 28. a procedure that measures hearing using an instrument