NALT

Preferred term

middle ear

Topic

The space and structures directly internal to the tympanic membrane and external to the inner ear (labyrinth). Its major components include the auditory ossicles and the eustachian tube that connects the cavity of middle ear (tympanic cavity) to the upper part of the throat.

ears

otitis media

tympanic cavity
tympanum

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

9813986047100041

Value previous used for Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

94252

Spanish

oído medio

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/332330

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Created 7/17/19, last modified 11/25/19