2. Pressure Equalizing Tube
Abbreviation:PE – Is a small tube surgically
placed in a child’s eardrum. It helps in
drainage of trapped fluid and to help equalize
pressure between the middle ear cavity and
the atmosphere.
4. Bone Conduction
Abbreviation: BC-The process by which sound
waves are transmitted to the inner ear by the
cranial bones without traveling through the air
in the ear canal.
6. Otitis Media
Abbreviation: OM- Commonly referred to as
middle ear infection, seen frequently in
children. Often preceded by an upper
respiratory infection.
11. Source
Medical Terminology A living Language-
Bonnie F. Fremgen &Suzanne S. Frucht
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