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'''Otology''' is a branch of [[biomedicine]] which studies normal and [[Pathology|pathological]] [[anatomy]] and [[physiology]] of the [[ear]] ([[hearing (sense)|hearing]] and [[vestibular | '''Otology''' is a branch of [[biomedicine]] which studies normal and [[Pathology|pathological]] [[anatomy]] and [[physiology]] of the [[ear]] ([[hearing (sense)|hearing]] and [[vestibular sensory system]]s and related structures and functions) as well as its [[disease]]s, [[diagnosis]] and treatment. | ||
Some of the concerns of otology include: | Some of the concerns of otology include: |
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Some of the concerns of otology include:
- Identifying the underlying mechanisms of Ménière's disease
- Finding the causes of tinnitus and developing treatment methods.
- Defining the development and progression of otitis media.
- Studying signal processing in the cochlear implant patient.
- Investigating postural control areas and vestibulo-ocular mechanisms
See also
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