otology
Study of ears
Otology is the branch of medicine dealing with the ear—its anatomy, functions, and diseases.
An otologist diagnoses and treats conditions like hearing loss, infections, and balance disorders.
The field overlaps with audiology, which focuses specifically on hearing assessment and rehabilitation.
Steadiness or amount owed
- equilibriumState of balance
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
- vertigoSensation of spinning
- vestibularOf the balance organ
nystagmus · proprioception · gait · otolith · postural · disequilibrium
Auditory organ
- eardrumInner auditory membrane
- cochleaSpiral hearing organ
- vestibuleEnclosed space between doors
- labyrinthIntricate passage network
ossicles · pinna · auricle · malleus · incus · stapes · mastoid
Perceived phantom ear sounds
- vertigoSensation of spinning
- deafnessLack of auditory function
- labyrinthitisInner ear canal swelling
- conductiveAllows energy transfer
Excision of infected skull cells
- grommetHole-protecting ring insert
- prosthesisManufactured replacement body part
- amplificationIncrease in intensity
Hearing measurement device
Study of ear, nose, throat
- ENTHead orifice specialty
- otolaryngologistPhysician for ears, nose, throat
- medical-specialtyPhysician's focused practice area
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
balance
Steadiness or amount owed
- equilibriumState of balance
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
- vertigoSensation of spinning
vestibular · nystagmus · proprioception · gait · otolith · postural · disequilibrium
ear
Auditory organ
labyrinth · ossicles · pinna · auricle · malleus · incus · stapes · mastoid
tinnitus
Perceived phantom ear sounds
- vertigoSensation of spinning
- deafnessLack of auditory function
- labyrinthitisInner ear canal swelling
mastoidectomy
Excision of infected skull cells
- grommetHole-protecting ring insert
- prosthesisManufactured replacement body part
- amplificationIncrease in intensity
audiometer
Hearing measurement device
otolaryngology
Study of ear, nose, throat
- ENTHead orifice specialty
- otolaryngologistPhysician for ears, nose, throat
- medical-specialtyPhysician's focused practice area
otologyophthalmology
Medical specialty for eyes
podiatry · cardiology · neurology · dermatology · urology