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An infection of the tonsils or posterior pharynx by microorganisms Answer-Acute
pharyngitis
Visible portion of the auditory system, made up of a cartilaginous framework Answer-
Auricle (pinna)
Small bones of the middle ear, they are articulated to form a chain for the transmission of sound
from the tympanic membrane to the oval window Answer-Auditory ossicle
inflammation of the eyelid Answer-blepharitis
A form of cancer associated with the oral cavity or related structures Answer-Oral cancer
The soft, brownish yellow, waxy secretion of the ceruminous gland of the external auditory
canal Answer-Cerumen (war wax)
The coiled bony structure that makes up the inner ear; it contains the organ of corti and
perforations for the passage of cochlear division of the auditory nerve Answer-Cochlea
Most commonly due to infection by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or amebas Answer-Corneal
ulcer
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Fluid that has escaped from the tissue or capillaries, usually after injury or inflammation,
typically containing protein and white blood cells Answer-Exudate
interpretation of sound waves by the brain Answer-Hearing
suppurative inflammation of a gland of the eyelid Answer-Hordeolum (sure)
a wound or injury, or pathological change in the body tissue Answer-lesion
an enlargement of the lymph nodes Answer-lymphadenopathy
an instrument for use in viewing the interior of the eye and especially the retina Answer-
ophthalmoscope
an inflammation of the auditory canal and external surface of the tympanic membrane
Answer-otitis externa
an inflammation of the middle ear Answer-otitis media