1
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Ceruminosis
A
Excessive accumulation of cerumen in the ear canal, however, parts of the TM are still visible
2
Q
Friable
A
Easily broken into smaller pieces
3
Q
Hemotympanum
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Blood behind the tympanic membrane (ear drum), usually caused by trauma to the head and may indicate a skull fracture.
4
Q
Otalgia
A
Ear ache/ pain
5
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TM Dullness
A
Loss of light reflection of the tympanic membrane, usually indicates ear infection
6
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TM Perforation
A
A hole or break in the tympanic membrane
TAUC Medical Terms
flashcards
Decks in class (38)
# Cards
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General- Level 117
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General- Level 25
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Symptoms Timing9
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Head- level 1 & 26
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Eyes- Level 17
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Eyes- Level 27
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Eyes- Level 39
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Ears- Level 18
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Ears- Level26
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Nose- Level 15
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Throat- Level 16
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Throat- Level 26
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Mouth/Dental- Level 13
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Mouth/Dental- Level 23
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Mouth/Dental- Level 34
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Neck- Level 14
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Neck- Level 24
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Neck- Level 33
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Cardiovascular- Level 125
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Cardiovascular- Level 210
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Pulmonary/Chest- Level 118
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Pulmonary/Chest- Level 25
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Abdominal/Gastrointestinal- Level 115
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Abdominal/Gastrointestinal- Level 213
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Genitourinary (GU)- Level 116
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Genitourinary (GU)- Level 211
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Musculoskeletal- Level 111
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Musculoskeletal- Level 211
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Musculoskeletal- Level 39
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Integumentary System (Skin, Hair, Nails)- Level 115
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Integumentary System (Skin, Hair, Nails)- Level 213
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Integumentary System (Skin, Hair, Nails)- Level 34
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Neurological- Level 122
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Neurological- Level 27
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Psychiatric- Level 112
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Kinesiology27
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Abbreviations163
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Common Root Words0
