WORDS TO KNOW

The links below are to an alphabetical glossary of words and terms which you may find useful as you help your child and build your child's team.

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Glossary -- O

ossicles - the chain of three tiny bones in the middle ear (malleus, incus, stapes).

otitis externa - an inflammation of the outer part of the ear extending to the auditory canal.

otitis media - an inflammation of the middle ear caused by infection.

otitis media with effusion (OME) - otitis media with fluid present in the middle ear.

otoacoustic emissions (OAE) - low-intensity sounds produced by the inner ear that can be measured with a sensitive microphone placed in the ear canal.

Otolaryngologist - a physician/surgeon who specializes in diseases of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck.

Otologist - a physician/surgeon who specializes in the treatment of ear problems.

otology - the branch of medicine dealing with the ear.

outer ear - the external portion of the ear that collects sound waves and directs them into the ear. The outer ear consists of the pinna and the ear canal.