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PRONUNCIATION OF EARDROPS

eardrops  [ˈɪəˌdrɒps] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EARDROPS

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adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Eardrops is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EARDROPS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

eardrops

Ear drop

Ear drops are a form of medicine used to treat or prevent ear infections, especially infections of the outer ear and ear canal. Bacterial infections are sometimes treated with antibiotics. Examples are: ▪ Ciprodex ear drops containing ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone ▪ Gentisone HC ear drops containing gentamicin and hydrocortisone ▪ Ciproxin HC ear drops containing ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone ▪ Sofradex ear drops containing framycetin sulfate, gramicidin, dexamethasone sodium metasulfobenzoate, phenylethyl alcohol ▪ Kenacomb ear drops, containing triamcinolone acetonide, neomycin and gramicidin and nystatin Over the counter ear drops are also available, including spirit drops, which dries out the ear, and drops such as Aqua Ear containing a mixture of substances such as alcohol and acetic acid, to dry the ear and make it difficult for microbes to grow.

Definition of eardrops in the English dictionary

The definition of eardrops in the dictionary is liquid medication for inserting into the external ear.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EARDROPS


beechdrops
ˈbiːtʃˌdrɒps
Cecrops
ˈsiːkrɒps
Cheops
ˈkiːɒps
chops
tʃɒps
copse
kɒps
cyclops
ˈsaɪklɒps
drops
drɒps
hops
hɒps
hydrops
ˈhaɪdrɒps
lithops
ˈlɪθɒps
Ops
ɒps
Pelops
ˈpiːlɒps
pinedrops
ˈpaɪnˌdrɒps
pops
pɒps
props
prɒps
psyops
ˈsaɪˌɒps
stops
stɒps
sundrops
ˈsʌnˌdrɒps
tops
tɒps
triceratops
traɪˈsɛrəˌtɒps

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EARDROPS

ear, nose and throat specialist
earache
earball
earbash
earbasher
earbashing
earbob
earbud
earcon
eard
eardrop
eardrum
eared
eared seal
earflap
earful
Earhart
earhole
earing
earl

WORDS THAT END LIKE EARDROPS

combat troops
eye drops
fetal hydrops
flops
ground troops
high tops
knockout drops
mutton chops
nose drops
oops
paratroops
proclaim from the housetops
pull out all the stops
root crops
shock troops
shout from the rooftops
slops
troops
whoops
woops

Synonyms and antonyms of eardrops in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «eardrops» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EARDROPS

Find out the translation of eardrops to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of eardrops from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «eardrops» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

滴耳液
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gotas para los oídos
570 millions of speakers

English

eardrops
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कान की बूंदें
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قطرات الأذن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ушные капли
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

eardrops
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কানের ড্রপ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gouttes pour les oreilles
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

titis telinga
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ohrentropfen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

点耳剤
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

점 이제
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Eardrops
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thuốc nhỏ lô tai
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

eardrops
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

माधुर्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kulak damlası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

eardrops
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

krople do uszu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вушні краплі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

eardrops
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

eardrops
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

oorversiersels
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

örondroppar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

eardrops
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of eardrops

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EARDROPS»

The term «eardrops» is normally little used and occupies the 119.501 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EARDROPS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about eardrops

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EARDROPS»

Discover the use of eardrops in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to eardrops and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Pharmacist Initiated Therapy: Recognition and Treatment of ...
With infection of the auricle, antibacterial preparations such as Furacin® cream and Polysporin® ointment can be considered. Consult 3.1 .2.2 for treatment of furuncles in the auditory canal. Certain analgesic eardrops can be used in the ...
Anita Dekker, R. Smit, 1993
2
Lippincott's Nursing Procedures
Eardrops Eardrops may be instilled to treat infection and inflammation, soften cerumen for later removal, produce local anesthesia, or facilitate removal of an insect trapped in the ear by immobilizing and smothering it. Instillation of eardrops is ...
‎2009
3
Medical-surgical Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!
• careful ear cleaning (especially in fungal otitis externa), including application of a keratolytic or 2% salicylic acid in cream containing nystatin (for candidal organisms) or instillation of slightly acidic eardrops such as 0.5% neomycin (for most ...
‎2008
4
Otitis: Advances in Research and Treatment: 2011 Edition: ...
to receive either glycerol eardrops, glycerol eardrops with 0.5% lidocaine, or glycerol eardrops with 2% lidocaine for seven days. The primary outcome parameter was the change of the five typical clinical symptoms, earache, itching, otorrhea, ...
‎2012
5
Professional Guide to Diseases
For mild chronic otitis externa, treatment may include instillation of antibiotic eardrops once or twice weekly and wearing of specially fitted earplugs while the patient is showering, shampooing, or swimming. Special considerations If the patient ...
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009
6
Advanced Therapy in Otitis Media
Ototoxicity owing to eardrops involves the concept that under specific circumstances, when placed in the middle ear, some of the components of these preparations can reach the inner ear and cause sensory damage. This concept and the ...
‎2004
7
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process7: Pharmacology and the ...
This drug is pregnancy category C. SAFETY AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT: PREVENTING MEDICATION ERRORS Eardrops Do NOT Go into the Eyes! The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) reports that painful medication errors ...
Linda Lane Lilley, Shelly Rainforth Collins, Julie S. Snyder, 2012
8
Professional Guide to Diseases
Instillation of antibiotic eardrops (with or without hydrocortisone) follows cleaning of the ear and removal of debris. However, a cortico- steroid helps reduce the inflammatory response. If fever persists or regional cellulitis or tender postauricular ...
Lippincott, 2012
9
Basic Pharmacology for Nurses16: Basic Pharmacology for Nurses
Eardrops should be warmed to room temperature before use, and a separate bottle of eardrops should be used for each patient. Perform premedication assessments. See individual drug monographs. EQUIPMENT • Gloves • Otic solution ...
Bruce D. Clayton, Michelle Willihnganz, 2012
10
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics—Advances in Research and ...
Patients allocated topical ear medication were given a bottle of eardrops to administer (six drops twice daily, 'pumped in') until finished. Those allocated boric acid powder had the external ear canals filled as a one-off treatment. Patients were ...
‎2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EARDROPS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term eardrops is used in the context of the following news items.
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Summer bummers: 9 health issues to watch for while basking in the …
A physician can prescribe eardrops containing antibiotics, he says. But he also recommends treating a mild case on your own with a 50-50 ... «The Virginian-Pilot, Jul 15»
2
How to stay healthy and safe at the beach this summer
A physician can prescribe eardrops containing antibiotics, but it's easy to treat a mild case on your own with a 50-50 mixture of white vinegar ... «HeraldNet, Jul 15»
3
Unapproved Otic Products Subject to FDA Seizure
Those using unapproved prescription eardrops should discuss alternatives with their health care provider, the FDA advised. Health care ... «Pharmacy Times, Jul 15»
4
Listen up, eardrop makers: FDA says get products approved or face …
Separately, it warned makers of unapproved children's eardrops they may face prosecution if they don't stop selling them. The injunction and ... «FiercePharma Manufacturing, Jul 15»
5
Swimmer's ear is a common summer malady
If caught early, those who get reccuring swimmer's ear can treat it with eardrops made from a solution of half white vinegar and half rubbing ... «Kenosha News, Jun 15»
6
The heat and the hazard: 9 facts about summer health
A physician can prescribe eardrops containing antibiotics, he says. But it's easy to treat a mild case on your own, Rosenfeld says, with a 50-50 ... «Washington Post, Jun 15»
7
Welcome, the blessed month of Ramadan
... injections, etc.) while fasting breaks the fast? Ans: No, eye drops, eardrops, nasal spray, injections, etc. does not affect the fast of a person. «Indian Weekender, Jun 15»
8
13 Ways to Stay Healthy at the Pool This Summer
Bring eardrops, goggles and pool shoes. Protect your eyes, ears and feet at the pool. Bring a pair of goggles to shield your eyes from the water ... «Yahoo News, Jun 15»
9
End of an era for Hugh as well-known pet shop in Keiller Centre to …
A pet shop owner who is set to retire has revealed one of his strangest encounters a customer who used dog eardrops on herself. Hugh Burke ... «Evening Telegraph, May 15»
10
Frida Kahlos Garden Grows Againin New York
Visitors pass this entrance and enter an oasis of nature—zinnias, calla-lillies, Lady's Eardrops, giant green philodendron leaves—an explosion ... «Daily Beast, May 15»

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