apena
Cessation of breathing
Cholesteatoma
a mass comprised of cholesterol and epithelial cells that is either congenital or occurs as a complication of chronic otitis media located in the middle ear
Carina
the inferior tracheal cartilage that bifurcates into two primary bronchi
Chondroradionecrosis
one of the most serious complications of radiation therapy period it may progress to become fatal despite aggressive treatment measures.
Congenital
present at birth
Dynamic equilibrium ]
the individual's ability to adjust the displacements of the body's center of gravity.
Epistaxis ]
Nosebleed
Epiglottis
the small cartilaginous structure that acts like a lid and closes the passageway to the larynx to prevent food from entering the larynx and trachea during the act of swallowing
Gel form
type of absorbable gelatin hemostatic agent that is made from purified pork skin gelatin, available in either pad or powdered form, it is placed over the area of bleeding to control hemorrhaging
Glottis
the small opening between the true vocal cords
Laryngo-
combining form meaning larynx
Myringo-
combining form referring to the tympanic membrane
Hypertrophy
enlargement or overgrowth of a structure due to an increase in size of cells
Oropharynx
pertaining to the oral cavity and pharynx
Olfaction
sense of smell
OTO
combining form meaning ear
Polyp
growth that protrudes from the mucous membrane often precancerous growths
Polysomnography
diagnostic test during which psychological variables are measured and recorded during sleep often administrated to individuals who suffer for some type of sleep disorder
-Sclerosis
suffix relating to hardening of the structure or tissue due to a pathological occurrence
Rhino combining form that means nose
combining form that means nose
SMR
a surgical procedure to restore normal breathing, involving incising the mucous membrane lining of the nasal cavity, lifting the underlying perichondrium, removing underlying mucous membrane structures, and placing the mucous membrane back into position also called septoplasty
UPPP
Surgical procedure to treat intractable snoring and obstructive sleep apnea involves removal of the redundant tissue of the fauces, tonsils and a portion of soft palate including the uvula
T&A
surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids