Cholesteatoma
noun
Cholesteatoma is a type of skin cyst that occurs in the middle ear and is formed by the accumulation of skin cells and other debris.
The patient was diagnosed with a cholesteatoma after experiencing hearing loss.
Usage tips
Formal
middle ear, chronic ear infection, skin cyst
noun
Cholesteatoma is a type of skin cyst that occurs in the middle ear and is formed by the accumulation of skin cells and other debris.
The patient was diagnosed with a cholesteatoma after experiencing hearing loss.
Usage tips
Formal
middle ear, chronic ear infection, skin cyst
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Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
When discussing medical terms, make sure to use full definitions.
Cholesteatoma can lead to serious complications if not treated properly.
Pro Tip 2/3Hearing Health
In conversations about hearing, including terms like cholesteatoma emphasizes the importance of ear care.
Proper ear care can prevent cholesteatoma.
Pro Tip 3/3Surgical Intervention
Cholesteatoma often requires surgery for removal, indicating the severity of the condition.
Medical professionals may suggest surgical options to address the cholesteatoma.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
When discussing medical terms, make sure to use full definitions.
Cholesteatoma can lead to serious complications if not treated properly.
Pro Tip 2/3Hearing Health
In conversations about hearing, including terms like cholesteatoma emphasizes the importance of ear care.
Proper ear care can prevent cholesteatoma.
Pro Tip 3/3Surgical Intervention
Cholesteatoma often requires surgery for removal, indicating the severity of the condition.
Medical professionals may suggest surgical options to address the cholesteatoma.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
When discussing medical terms, make sure to use full definitions.
Cholesteatoma can lead to serious complications if not treated properly.
Pro Tip 2/3Hearing Health
In conversations about hearing, including terms like cholesteatoma emphasizes the importance of ear care.
Proper ear care can prevent cholesteatoma.
Pro Tip 3/3Surgical Intervention
Cholesteatoma often requires surgery for removal, indicating the severity of the condition.
Medical professionals may suggest surgical options to address the cholesteatoma.
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