Chapter 34

pertaining to hearing and the organs responsible for hearing

the outer portion of the ear; also known as the pinna

earwax

a state of balance referring to the orientation of the body relative to gravity, allowing for an individual to maintain coordination and position in space

Eustachian tube

tube within the middle ear that connects to the pharynx or upper respiratory system

Ototoxicity

damage to the hearing or balance functions of the ear by drugs or chemicals

Tinnitus

ringing sound in the ears

Tympanic membrane

eardrum

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Auditory pertaining to hearing and the organs responsible for hearing	Auricle the outer portion of the ear; also known as the pinna	Cerumen earwax	Equilibrium a state of balance referring to the orientation of the body relative to gravity, allowing for an individual to maintain coordination and position in space
Eustachian tube tube within the middle ear that connects to the pharynx or upper respiratory system	Ototoxicity damage to the hearing or balance functions of the ear by drugs or chemicals	Tinnitus ringing sound in the ears	Tympanic membrane eardrum