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Glossary

©The Cleft Palate Story, Samuel Berkowitz, DDS, MS, FICD, Quintessence Books

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G

Genetics The science of heredity

 

Gingiva Gums

 

 

H

Hard palate The bony portion of the roof of the mouth

 

"Hare lip" Outdated term for cleft lip

 

Hearing impairment A loss in hearing, ranging from mild to complete

 

Heredity Characteristics and traits genetically derived from one's ancestors

 

Hypernasality Excessive nasal resonance during speech due to an excess of air flow into the nasal chamber

 

Hyponasality Lack of nasal resonance during speech due to a marked decrease in air flow

 

 

I

Impedance audiometry Physiologic hearing test used to measure air pressure in the middle ear cavity and the ability of the eardrum to function normally

 

Incidence Frequency of occurrence

 

Incisor A tooth that is located in the front of the mouth between the cuspids

 

Inferior Lower

 

Inner ear The internal portion of the ear that contains the sensory end organs used for hearing and balance

 

Ins and outs The amount of fluids taken into the body (ins) and removed from the body (outs). "Ins" include such things as foods, intravenous fluids, and medications. "Outs" include urine, blood loss and other fluid loss.

 

Intermaxillary fixation The use of elastics and/or wires to stabilize the upper to lower arches after surgery to one or both jaws

 

Intravenous line (IV)  A tube placed into a vein and used to put medicines or fluids directly into the blood stream

 

Disclaimer:The information provided here is intended to educate the reader about certain medical conditions and certain possible treatment. It is not a substitute for examination, diagnosis, and medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. If you believe you, your child, or someone you know, suffer from the conditions described herein, please see your health care provider immediately. Do not attempt to treat yourself, your child or anyone else without proper medical supervision.