| Otodectes | A genus of ear mites (family Psoroptidae) consisting of a single species, Otodectes cynotis, the cause of otodectic mange in dogs, cats, and other carnivores; the entire lifespan of this mite is spent in the ears (rarely on the body) of the host, where it feeds on epidermal debris; it can be found in the encrusted material scraped from infected ears. Origin: oto-+ dektes, beggar, receiver (05 Mar 2000) |
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| otodectic | Of, relating to, or caused by mites of the genus Otodectes. (05 Mar 2000) |
| otodectic mange | Disease resulting from heavy infestation with the mite Otodectes cynotis in the ears of dogs, cats, foxes, and other carnivores and manifested by head shaking, continual ear scratching, and ear droop; observed in severe cases are torticollis, circling, epileptoid fits with purulent inflammation and discharge of the external ear, and possible perforation of the tympanic membrane. See: otoacariasis. Synonym: ear mange. (05 Mar 2000) |
| otodynia | Pain in the ear. (12 Dec 1998) |
| otoencephalitis | Inflammation of the brain by extension of the process from the middle ear and mastoid cells. Synonym: otocerebritis. Origin: oto-+ G. Enkephalos, brain, + -itis, inflammation (05 Mar 2000) |
| otoganglion | An autonomic ganglion situated below the foramen ovale medial to the mandibular nerve; its postganglionic, parasympathetic fibres are distributed to the parotid gland. Synonym: ganglion oticum, Arnold's ganglion, auricular ganglion, otoganglion. (05 Mar 2000) |
| otogenic | Of otic origin; originating within the ear, especially from inflammation of the ear. Origin: oto-+ G. -gen, producing (05 Mar 2000) |
| otogenous abscess | A cerebral abscess usually involving the temporal lobe or cerebellar hemisphere, due to extension of suppuration of the middle ear. Synonym: otogenous abscess. (05 Mar 2000) |
| otography | A description of the ear. Origin: Oto-. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| otolaryngologist | <specialist> A physician specialist who is expert in the medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the larynx and ears. (27 Sep 1997) |
| otolaryngology | <study> A branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the ears, nose and throat. (09 Oct 1997) |
| otolite | <anatomy> One of the small bones or particles of calcareous or other hard substance in the internal ear of vertebrates, and in the auditory organs of many invertebrates; an ear stone. Collectively, the otoliths are called ear sand and otoconite. Origin: Oto- + -lith, -lite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| otolithic membrane | A gelatinous membrane surmounting the acoustic maculae of the saccule and utricle and containing minute calciferous granules, known as otoconia, otoliths, or statoconia. (12 Dec 1998) |
| otoliths | Synonym: statoliths. Origin: oto-+ G. Lithos, stone (05 Mar 2000) |
| otolitic | <anatomy> Of or pertaining to otoliths. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
Synonyms : Neoplasms, Otorhinolaryngologic, Neoplasms, Otorhinolaryngological, Otorhinolaryngologic Neoplasm, Otorhinolaryngological Neoplasms, Neoplasm, Otorhinolaryngologic, Neoplasm, Otorhinolaryngological, Otorhinolaryngological Neoplasm
Synonyms : Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedure, Otorhinolaryngological Surgical Procedures, Procedure, Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical, Procedures, Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical, Surgical Procedure, Otorhinolaryngologic, Surgical Procedures, Otorhinolaryngologic
Synonyms : Otoscleroses, Otospongioses
Synonyms : Otoscope
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| otosclerosis |
hereditary disorder in which ossification of the labyrinth of the inner ear causes tinnitus and eventual deafness
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| otoscope |
medical instrument consisting of a magnifying lens and light; used for examining the external ear (the auditory meatus and especially the tympanic membrane)
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| ototoxic |
toxic to the organs of hearing or balance or to the auditory nerve; "some drugs are ototoxic"
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a member of the Siouan people inhabiting the valleys of the Platte and Missouri rivers in Nebraska a dialect of the Chiwere language spoken by the Oto
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| otoganglion |
otic ganglion: an autonomic ganglion whose postganglionic fibers are distributed to the parotid gland
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| OTO | medical instrument consisting of a magnifying lens and light |
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| OTO | toxic to the organs of hearing or balance or to the auditory nerve |