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  • Sample Reports - Otolaryngology - ENT

• Common ENT Terms

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• Decibel (dB)

The unit that measures the intensity or loudness of sound.



• Dermoid

A cyst which may be found associated with the nose, eyebrow or neck which sometimes has connections into the brain. This cyst and its possible tract are formed during fetal development.



• Deviated septum

Leaning of the septum to one side or the other of the nose; may create blockage of a nostril. More



• Disfluency

Disruption in the smooth flow or expression of speech.



• Dizziness

Physical unsteadiness, imbalance, and lightheadedness associated with balance disorders.



• Dysarthria

A group of speech disorders caused by disturbances in the strength or coordination of the muscles of the speech mechanism as a result of damage to the brain or nerves.



• Dysequilibrium

Any disturbance of balance.



• Dysgeusia

Distortion or absence of the sense of taste.



• Dyslexia

Learning disability characterized by reading difficulties. Some individuals may also have difficulty writing, spelling, or working with numbers.



• Dysosmia

Distortion or absence of the sense of smell.



• Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing.



• Dysphonia

Any impairment of the voice or speaking ability.



• Dyspraxia of Speech

Partial loss of the ability to consistently pronounce words in individuals with normal muscle tone and speech muscle coordination.



• Dystonia

Abnormal muscle tone of one or more muscles.