Rhinomanometry - ț̢
Technique for measuring air pressure and the rate of airflow in the nasal cavity during respiration.
Synonyms :
Rhinometry, Acoustic - ț̢
Diagnostic measurement of the nose and its cavity through acoustic reflections. Used to measure nasal anatomical landmarks, nasal septal deviation, and nasal airway changes in response to allergen provocation tests (NASAL PROVOCATION TESTS).
Synonyms :
Rhinophyma - ț̢
A manifestation of severe ROSACEA resulting in significant enlargement of the NOSE and occurring primarily in men. It is caused by hypertrophy of the SEBACEOUS GLANDS and surrounding CONNECTIVE TISSUE. The nose is reddened and marked with TELANGIECTASIS.
Synonyms : Rhinophymas
Rhinoplasty - ț̢
A plastic surgical operation on the nose, either reconstructive, restorative, or cosmetic. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Synonyms : Rhinoplasties
Rhinoscleroma - ț̢
A granulomatous disease affecting the nose and nasopharynx, usually ascribed to KLEBSIELLA RHINOSCLEROMATIS. It occurs in Egypt, eastern Europe, and Central and South America.