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ear (ēr) the organ of hearing and of equilibrium, consisting of the external ear, the middle ear, and the internal ear. Blainville ears asymmetry of the ears. Cagot ear one without a lower lobe. cauliflower ear a partially deformed auricle due to injury and subsequent perichondritis. diabetic ear mastoiditis complicating diabetes. external ear the pinna and external meatus together. glue ear a chronic condition marked by a collection of fluid of high viscosity in the middle ear, due to obstruction of the eustachian tube. inner ear the labyrinth; the vestibule, cochlea, and semicircular canals together. middle ear the cavity in the temporal bone comprising the tympanic cavity, auditory ossicles, and auditory tube. outer ear external e. glue ear Secretory otitis media, see there How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A leaflet, called In-Flight Ear Health, is now available and gives practical tips on preventing ear discomfort including guidance for hearing aid users and parents of children with glue ear. a predisposition to ear and upper-respiratory-tract infections: glue ear, tonsillitis, bronchitis, etc. Early surgery compared with watchful waiting for glue ear and effect on language development in preschool children; a randomised trial. |
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