Chapter 15 Test Review Correct 100%

CHAPTER 15 TEST REVIEW CORRECT
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Otorhinolaryngology - ANSWERWrite the correct meaning for ENT: ________
(The official Medical Terminology term!)

OM - ANSWERWrite the correct abbreviation for otitis media: ______

db - ANSWERWrite the correct abbreviation for decibel: __

8th cranial nerve - ANSWERThe auditory nerve is also known as the

audiologist - ANSWEROne who specializes in disorders of hearing is called a/an:

auditory - ANSWERThe medical term ________ means pertaining to the sense of
hearing

audiometer - ANSWERWhat is an instrument used to measure hearing called?

presbycusis - ANSWERImpairment of hearing occurring in old age is called:

otomycosis - ANSWERWhat is a fungus condition of the ear called?

hearing - ANSWERIn the term acoustic, the root acoust means:

.one - ANSWERIn the term monaural, the prefix mon(o)- means:

incision - ANSWERIn the term myringotomy, the suffix -tomy means

equilibrium - ANSWERA state of balance is known as:

twice - ANSWERIn the term binaural, the prefix bin- means
window - ANSWERIn the term fenestration, the root fenestrat means:

cerumen - ANSWERThe medical term for earwax is

maze - ANSWERThe root in labyrinthitis means

otosclerosis - ANSWERProgressive deafness of the ear that is caused by a
hardening condition is known as

vertigo - ANSWERA sensation of instability or loss of equlibrium is called:

tinnitus - ANSWERThe sensation of ringing or roaring sounds in the ear is called:

insomnia, anger, hypertension - ANSWERIncreased or prolonged noise can
potentially cause: