Ear, Nose, Throat & Oral Health terms

Having to do with sound or hearing.

A genetic condition in which tumors form on the nerves of the inner ear and cause loss of hearing and balance.

A rare type of cancer that usually begins in the salivary glands.

The combined organs and tissues of the respiratory tract and the upper part of the digestive tract (including the lips, mouth, tongue, nose, throat, vocal cords, and part of the esophagus and…

The part of the nervous system that controls muscles of internal organs (such as the heart, blood vessels, lungs, stomach, and intestines) and glands (such as salivary glands and sweat glands).

An infectious fungal disease that occurs most often in the skin, ears, nasal sinuses, and lungs of people with suppressed immune systems.

An autoimmune condition of the thyroid gland (a gland located beneath the larynx).

The part of the nervous system that controls muscles of internal organs (such as the heart, blood vessels, lungs, stomach, and intestines) and glands (such as salivary glands and sweat glands).

A mineral needed for healthy teeth, bones, and other body tissues.

A tough, flexible tissue that lines joints and gives structure to the nose, ears, larynx, and other parts of the body.

A metal device that is surgically placed in the jawbone.

A health professional who specializes in caring for the teeth, gums, and other tissues in the mouth.

Breast cancer that has not spread beyond the breast or the axillary lymph nodes.

A term used to describe cancer that is early in its growth, and may not have spread to other parts of the body.

A form of vitamin D that helps the body use calcium and phosphorus to make strong bones and teeth.

A type of paranasal sinus (a hollow space in the bones around the nose).

A form of the element fluorine that helps prevent tooth decay.

A type of paranasal sinus (a hollow space in the bones around the nose).

The tissue of the upper and lower jaws that surrounds the base of the teeth.

Surgical removal of all or part of the tongue.