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Glossary Accomplish- To achieve something. Ataxic- Unable to coordinate muscular movements. Athetoid- A kind of cerebal palsy where the child's muscles are constantly moving. Cochlear Implant- An electronic device that receives sound and sends it to the nervous system which controls the hearing. Disposition- A person's usual mood. Disorder- To disturb the regular or normal function. Infection- A disease in the body or part of the body. Lecture- A discourse given before an audience especially for instruction. Meningitis- High fever that can severely damage the inner ear and the auditory nerve. Neurological- The science of the nerves and nervous system. Obedience- The practice of obeying rules, laws, or requests. Otorhinolaryngologist- Ear, nose, and throat specialist Ottis Media- Infection to the middle ear bone. Paralyzed- To affect with a lessening or loss of the power of motion. Perspective- view point Presbycusis- An aging hearing loss that affects two thirds of people in the USA over 65 years of age. Quivers- To shake with a slight but rapid motion. Sensory- relating to the senses Severe- a very serious thing Spastic- Suffering from spastic paralysis TDD-telecommunication device for the deaf Therapy- treatment for a disability Tinnitus- Hearing loss due to consistent loud noises. Tuberculosis- A disease caused by bacteria that destroys tissue. |