| otitis media |
inflammation of the middle ear (between the eardrum and inner ear) because of the spread of an infection from the nose, sinuses, and throat
Ãâó: www.american-depot.com/services/resources_gl_o.asp
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| otolith |
One of the small particles of calcium carbonate in the sacculus of the inner ear. Pressure of the otoliths on the hair cells of the macula (the most sensitive area of the ear) provide sensory inputs about acceleration and gravity.
Ãâó: www.nature.com/nrg/journal/v2/n12/glossary/nrg1201...
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| otology |
The medical specialty of ear medicine and surgery; a sub-specialty of otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat medicine)
Ãâó: www.ehealthmd.com/library/hearingloss/HL_glossary....
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| otorhinolaryngology |
a medical specialty dealing with the ear, nose, and throat
Ãâó: www.ehealthmd.com/library/laparoscopy/LAP_glossary...
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| ototoxic |
Destructive to the structures of the ear.
Ãâó: www.peteducation.com/dict_alpha_listing.cfm
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