Neurotology

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Neurotology (pronounced: /ˌnʊəroʊˈtɒlədʒi/) is a branch of medicine and otolaryngology that focuses on diseases of the ear and cranial nerves.

Etymology

The term "Neurotology" is derived from the Greek words "neuron" meaning nerve and "otology" which comes from "oto" meaning ear and "logia" meaning study. Thus, Neurotology literally means the study of nerves related to the ear.

Overview

Neurotology is a subspecialty of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery that focuses on the pathologies of the ear and related structures. This includes the management of diseases, disorders, and conditions such as hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, infectious and inflammatory diseases of the ear, facial nerve disorders, congenital malformations of the ear, and tumors of the ear and skull base.

Related Terms

  • Otolaryngology: The branch of medicine that deals with diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT) and related areas of the head and neck.
  • Audiology: The branch of science and medicine concerned with the sense of hearing.
  • Vestibular system: The sensory system that contributes to balance and spatial orientation.
  • Cochlear implant: A surgically implanted electronic device that provides a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing.

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