The term "ossicles" literally means "tiny bones" and commonly refers to the auditory ossicles, though the term may refer to any small bone throughout the body.
The three auditory ossicles are the hammer, stirrup, and anvil.
What is the medical term for pertaining to sound? Answer this question…
Acoustic neuroma is a tumor of the auditory nerve.
The medical term for hearing loss resulting from damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve is sensorineural hearing loss.
Impacted cerumen
Otitis externa is the medical term for an infection of the external auditory canal, also known as swimmer's ear. Symptoms can include pain, itching, and redness of the ear canal. Treatment typically involves antibiotic ear drops.
The hair cells are the auditory receptors located in the cochlea. These receptors are found in the organ of Corti.
Vestibulocochlear is the term for the nerve that carries sound and balance information to the brain from the ear.
Hypoacusis is the medical term meaning hearing loss.
Transdermal is another term meaning topical.
Inferior is the medical term meaning below; the medical terminology combining form is infra-.
Hemosiderosis is a close term to hemochromatosis. Iron overload is another name.
Yes, deglutition is the medical term for swallowing.