Rhinophyma Rhinophyma is a large, bulbous, ruddy nose commonly due to untreated rosacea.
nose
nose
-
-
Sinusitis (Rhinosinusitis) Sinusitis, also known as rhinosinusitis, is inflammation of the paranasal sinuses. It can be due to infection, allergy, or autoimmune…
-
CancerDepressionMedical DictionaryOSleep
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Tests
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Tests A sleep disorder that is marked by pauses in breathing of 10 seconds or more during sleep,…
-
CancerDepressionMedical DictionaryOSleep
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Treatments
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Treatments A sleep disorder that is marked by pauses in breathing of 10 seconds or more during sleep,…
-
CancerMedical DictionaryO
Odor Receptor Cells (Olfactory Receptor Cells)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Odor Receptor Cells (Olfactory Receptor Cells) A specialized nerve cell, embedded in the mucous membrane of the nose. Related terms: Odor receptors,…
-
Olfactory System The parts of the body involved in sensing smell, including the nose and many parts of the brain. Smell may…
-
Olfactory Transduction A series of events in which cells in the nose bind to scent-bearing molecules and send electrical signals to the…
-
Mucosa (Mucous Membranes) The moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, lungs, and stomach). Glands…