Chapter 34: Flashcards

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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]