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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.
A
B C
D E
F G
H I
J K
L M
N O
P Q
R S
T U
V W
X Y
Z
CROSS SECTION OF EAR CANAL
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This drawing shows the frontal section of the external auditory canal (A). When the external canal becomes infected (otitus external) the canal will become swollen and painful. Patients may complain of diminished hearing and a pus like discharge from the canal. Other structures identified include :
B. Pinna of the ear (composed of cartilage)
C. Mastoid sinus
D. Tympanic membrane (ear drum)
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