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Malleus
The ear bone that directly connects the other ossicles to the tympanic membrane, also commonly referred to as the "hammer" bone.
Mandible
The �jaw bone� to which the lower teeth are attached.
Mastoid
The section of the skull located behind the outer ear that houses the middle and inner ears
Mastoid Surgery
Surgical procedure to remove infection from the mastoid bone.
Mastoidectomy
Creating an opening and removing infected bone caused by severe, advanced ear infection.
Mastoiditis
Infection of the mastoid bone due to severe, advanced ear infection.
Maxilla
The bone to which the upper teeth are attached.
Maxillary sinuses
Sinuses located behind the cheeks.
Meige Syndrome
A movement disorder that can involve excessive eye blinking (blepharospasm) with involuntary movements of the jaw muscles, lips, and tongue (oromandibular dystonia).
Meniere's Disease
An inner ear disorder that can affect both hearing and balance. It can cause episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and the sensation of fullness in the ear.
Meningitis
Inflammation of the meninges, the membranes that envelop the brain and the spinal cord; may cause hearing loss or deafness.
Middle Ear
Part of the ear that includes the eardrum and three tiny bones of the middle ear, ending at the round window that leads to the inner ear.
Misarticulation
Inaccurately produced speech sound (phoneme) or sounds.
Motion Sickness
Dizziness, sweating, nausea, vomiting, and generalized discomfort experienced when an individual is in motion.
Motor Speech Disorders
Group of disorders caused by the inability to accurately produce speech sounds (phonemes) because of muscle weakness or incoordination or difficulty performing voluntary muscle movements.
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