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