Politzer method
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Po·lit·zer meth·od
(pol'it-zĕr),inflation of the eustachian tube and tympanum by forcing air into the nasal cavity at the instant the patient swallows.
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Po·lit·zer meth·od
(pol'it-zĕr meth'ŏd)Inflation of the pharyngotympanic (auditory) tube and tympanum by forcing air into the nasal cavity at the instant the patient swallows.
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Politzer,
Adam, Austrian otologist, 1835-1920.Politzer bag - a pear-shaped rubber bag used for forcing air through the eustachian tube by the Politzer method.
Politzer ear perforator
Politzer knife
Politzer luminous cone - a triangular area at the anterior inferior part of the tympanic membrane. Synonym(s): pyramid of light
Politzer method - inflation of the eustachian tube and tympanum by forcing air into the nasal cavity at the instant the patient swallows. Synonym(s): politzerization
Politzer operation
Politzer otoscope
Politzer speculum
Politzer test - a test for deafness in one ear.
politzerization - Synonym(s): Politzer method
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