Word: eustachian
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...Opener. For a common type of deafness-resulting from blocking of the inner end of the Eustachian tube by abnormal growth of lymphatic tissue-Dr. John E. Bordley of Johns Hopkins described a new treatment: radioactive bombardment. If done early, before the blocking tissue hardens, irradiation with radium opens the tube, restores normal hearing...