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The choice of terms in this Dictionary is a purposeful mixture
which include not only the usual standard medical terms but
also pertinent scientific items, abbreviations, acronyms,
jargon, medical history etc all having to do with medicine
and the biomedical sciences, particularly anything of value
and of interest.
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EXTERNAL, MIDDLE, AND INNER EAR
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This picture shows the external ear canal and internal ear structures. Otitis media occurs when there is infection of the middle ear space. The semi-circular canals (labyrinth), filled with a fluid known as endolymph, are necessary for the maintenance of body position and balance. Inflammation of the semicircular canals (inner ear) results in a condition known as labyrinthitis. Infection of the external ear canal is known as otitis extern or "swimmers ear"
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