The Term for the Phrase "To Tighten with Sutures" Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

The term for the phrase "to tighten with sutures" is:

• A) involucrum
• B) dehiscence
• C) imbricate
• D) graft

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Definitions:

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.

Conduction Deafness

Hearing loss that occurs when sound waves cannot be efficiently conducted through the outer ear canal to the eardrum and the tiny bones of the middle ear.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves, enabling hearing.

Basilar Membrane

The basilar membrane is a critical component of the inner ear, situated within the cochlea; it plays a substantial role in the mechanical analysis of sound waves for hearing.