Community Medicine / Medical Terminology

*G = Greek in origin**L=Latin in originNaso-pharynx =open chamber located behind the nasal fosseand below the base of the skull.Frontal sinus =air space in the frontal base above nasalcavity.Diagnostic TermsAtresia of choanae =malformation in which the opening ofthe nasal cavity into the nasopharynx isobstructed by a partition of mucous membraneand bone.Coryza = cold in head.= result from developmentNasal polyp = benign lesion that may cause obstruction ofthe nasal cavity.Nasal sepal deformities = result from developmentanomalies or truma at birth or later in life andproduce nasal obstruction with sinusitis.Nasopharyngitis = inflamed condition of nasopharynx.Rhinitis =inflammation of nasal mucosa.Allergic rhinitis =hay feverSinusitis =inflammation of sinus or sinuses.Pansiunitis = inflammation of all sinuses.Symptomatic termsAnsomia = absence of smellEpistaxis –nosebled19