Medical dictionary

What is turbinate hypertrophy? Turbinate hypertrophy is a condition affecting the respiratory mucosa. The turbinates, also known as nasal conchae, is a part of the nasal fossa. They are six narrow, curled shelves of bone and connective tissue covered by a mucosa that protrude into the breathing passage of the nose. The turbinates ensure that the air passing through the nose is heated up and hum

What is tympanometry? Tympanometry is a test to evaluate the functioning of the middle ear and the tympanic membrane. The test measures the movement of the tympanic membrane in response to changes in pressure. The results are recorded on a graph called a tympanogram. Why is tympanometry performed? Tympanometry can diagnose disorders th