Chapter 12 Flashcards
(106 cards)
1
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Blephar/o
A
Eyelid
2
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Conjuctiv/o
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Conjuctiva
3
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Cor/o, Core/o, Pupill/o
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Pupil
4
Q
Corne/o, Kerat/o
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Cornea
5
Q
Dacry/o, Lacrim/o
A
Tear, tear duct
6
Q
Ir/o, Irid/o
A
Iris
7
Q
Ocul/o, Opthalm/o
A
Eye
8
Q
Opt/o
A
Vision
9
Q
Retin/o
A
Retina
10
Q
Scler/o
A
Sclera
11
Q
Dipl/o
A
Two, double
12
Q
Phot/o
A
Light
13
Q
Ton/o
A
Tension, pressure
14
Q
Bi-, bin-
A
Two
15
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-Opia
A
Vision
16
Q
-Phobia
A
Abnormal fear of
17
Q
-Plegia
A
Paralysis
18
Q
Blepharitis
A
Inflammation of the eyelid
19
Q
Blepharoptosis
A
Drooping of the eyelid
20
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Conjuctivitis
A
Inflammation of the conjuctiva
21
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Diplopia
A
Double vision
22
Q
Iritis
A
Inflammation of the iris
23
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Keratitis
A
Inflammation of the cornea
24
Q
Leukocoria
A
Condition of white pupil
25
Oculomycosis
Abnormal condition of the eye caused by a fungus
26
Opthalmalgia
Pain in the eye
27
Photophobia
Abnormal fear of light
28
Reintoblastoma
Tumor arising from a developing retinal cell
29
Retinopathy
Disease of the retina
30
Sclerokeratitis
Inflammation of the sclera and cornea
31
Xerophthalmia
Condition of dry eye
32
Astigmatism (Ast)
Blurred vision caused by irregular curvature of the cornea or lens
33
Cataract
Clouding of the lens of the eye
34
Glaucoma
Eye disorder characterized by increase of intraocular pressure
35
Hyperopia
Farsightedness
36
Myopia
Nearsightedness
37
Nyctalopia
Poor vision at night or in faint light
38
Nystagmus
Involuntary, jerking movements of the eyes
39
Presbyopia
Impaired vision as a result of aging
40
Pterygium
Thin tissue growing into the cornea from the conjuctiva, usually caused from sun exposure
41
Retinal detachment
a disorder of the eye in which the retina separates from the layer underneath
42
Strabismus
Condition in which the eyes look in different directions
43
Blepharoplasty
Surgical repair of the eyelid
44
Sclerotomy
Incision of the sclera
45
LASIK (Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis)
Laser procedure that reshapes the corneal tissue beneath the surface of the cornea to correct astigmatism, hyperopia, and myopia
46
PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
Procedure for the treatment of nearsightedness in which an Excimer laser is used to reshape the corneal surface
47
Keratometer
Instrument used to measure the cornea
48
Opthalmoscope
Instrument used for visual examination of the eye
49
Opthalmoscopy
Visual examination of the eye
50
Optometry
Measurement of vision
51
Retinoscopy
Visual examination of the retina
52
Tonometer
Instrument used to measure pressure
53
Binocular
Pertaining to two or both eyes
54
Corneal
Pertaining to the cornea
55
Intraocular
Pertaining to within the eye
56
Lacrimal
Pertaining to tears
57
Nasolacrimal
Pertaining to the nose and tear ducts
58
Opthalmic
Pertaining to the eye
59
Opthalmologist
Physician who studies and treats diseases of the eye
60
Opthalmology
Study of the eye
61
Opthalmopathy
(Any) disease of the eye
62
Optic
Pertaining to vision
63
Retinal
Pertaining to the retina
64
Emmetropia (Em)
Normal refractive condition of the eye
65
Miotic
Agent that constricts the pupil
66
Mydriatic
Agent that dilates the pupil
67
Optician
Specialist who fills prescriptions for lenses
68
Optometrist
Health professional who prescribes corrective lenses and/or eye exercises
69
Visual acuity (VA)
Sharpness of vision for either distance or near
70
Ast
Astigmatism
71
Ophth
Opthalmology
72
Audi/o
Hearing
73
Aur/i, Aur/o, Ot/o
Ear
74
Cochle/o
Cochlea
75
Myring/o
Tympanic membrane(eardrum)
76
Tympan/o
Tympanic membrane, middle ear
77
Myringitis
Inflammation of the tympanic membrane
78
Otalgia
Pain in the ear
79
Otomycosis
Abnormal condition of fungus in the ear
80
Otopyorrhea
Discharge of pus from the ear
81
Otorrhea
Discharge from the ear
82
Otosclerosis
Hardening of the ear
83
Acoustic Nueroma
Benign tumor within the internal auditory canal growing from the acoustic nerve
84
Meniere Disease
Chronic disease of the inner ear characterized by vertigo, tinnitus, aural fullness, hearing loss.
85
Otitis externa
Inflammation of the outer ear
86
Otitis media (OM)
Inflammation of the middle ear
87
Presbycusis
Hearing impairment occuring with age
88
Tinnitus
Ringing in the ears
89
Vertigo
Sensation of spinning motion
90
Cochlear implant
Surgically inserted electronic device that converts sound into electrical impulses
91
Myringoplasty
Surgical repair of the tympanic membrane
92
Myringotomy
Incision into the tympanic membrane
93
Tympanoplasty
Surgical repair of the middle ear
94
Audiogram
Record of hearing
95
Audiometry
Measurement of hearing
96
Otoscope
Instrument used for visual examination of the ear
97
Otoscopy
Visual examination of the ear
98
Audiologist
One who studies and specializes in hearing
99
Audiology
Study of hearing
100
Aural
Pertaining to the ear
101
Cochlear
Pertaining to the cochlea
102
Otorhinolaryngologist
Physician who studies and treats diseases of the ear, nose, and larynx
103
Otologist
Physician who studies and treats diseases of the ear
104
Otology
Study of the ear
105
ENT
Ears, nose, throat
106
OM
Otitis media
