Otosclerosis:

Terms Related to Otosclerosis

• Stapes

  One of the three ossicles of the middle ear. It transmits sound vibrations from the INCUS to the internal ear (Ear, Internal see LABYRINTH).

• Incus

  One of three ossicles of the middle ear. It conducts sound vibrations from the MALLEUS to the STAPES.

• Labyrinth Fenestration

  The surgical creation of a new opening in the labyrinth of the ear for the restoration of hearing in cases of OTOSCLEROSIS. (Dorland, 27th ed)

• Television

  The transmission and reproduction of transient images of fixed or moving objects. An electronic system of transmitting such images together with sound over a wire ...

• Heart Sound

  The sounds heard over the cardiac region produced by the functioning of the heart. There are four distinct sounds: the first occurs at the beginning ...

• Perilymphs

  The fluid separating the membranous labyrinth from the osseous labyrinth of the ear. It is entirely separate from the ENDOLYMPH which is contained in the ...