1. otomastoiditis: inflammation of the ear
and the mastoid bone
2. otosclerosis: hardening of the ear (stapes)
(caused by irregular bone development and resulting in hearing loss)
3. vertigo: dizziness
4. labyrinthectomy: excision of the labyrinth
5. myringoplasty: surgical repair of the
tympanic membrane
6. audiogram: graphic record of a hearing
test
7. tympanometer: instrument to measure middle
ear function
8. otoscope: instrument used for visual
examination of the ear
9. audiometer: instrument used to measure
hearing
10. otologist: physician who studies and
treats diseases of the ear
11. audiologist: one who is skilled in and
specializes in audiology
12. otorhinolaryngologist: physician who
studies and treats diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat,
also called otolaryngologist
13. mastoidotomy: incision into the mastoid
14. tinnitus: ringing in the ears
15. tympanitis: inflammation of the middle
ear
16. mastoiditis: inflammation of the mastoid
bone (and cells)
17. acoumeter: instrument used to measure
acuteness of hearing
18. audiometry: measurement of hearing
19. audiology: study of hearing
20. aural: pertaining to the ear