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Auditory pertaining to hearing and the organs responsible for hearing [toggle] |
Auricle the outer portion of the ear; also known as the pinna [toggle] |
Cerumen earwax [toggle] |
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 [toggle] |
Eustachian tube tube within the middle ear that connects to the pharynx or upper respiratory system [toggle] |
Ototoxicity damage to the hearing or balance functions of the ear by drugs or chemicals [toggle] |
Tinnitus ringing sound in the ears [toggle] |
Tympanic membrane eardrum [toggle] |