Chapter 13 Terms Flashcards
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pertaining to the conjunctiva
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conjunctival
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pertaining to the cornea
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corneal
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pertaining to being outside the eyeball
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extraocular
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pertaining to within the eye
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intraocular
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pertaining to the iris
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iridal
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pertaining to tears
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lacrimal
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pertaining to the macula lutea
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macular
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pertaining to the eye
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ocular, ophthalmic
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pertaining to the eye or vision
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optic, optical
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pertaining to the pupil
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pupillary
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pertaining to the retina
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retinal
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pertaining to the sclera
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scleral
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pertaining to the choroid layer of the eye
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uveal
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branch of medicine involving the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases of the eye and surrounding structures
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ophthalmology
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vision specialist who is training in grinding and fitting corrective lenses
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optician
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doctor of optometry
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optometrist
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medical profession specializing in examining the eyes, testing visual acuity, and prescribing corrective lenses
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optometry
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drooping eyelid
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blepharoptosis
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paralysis of the ciliary body
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cycloplegia
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double vision
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diploplegia
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state of normal vision
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emmetropia
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paralysis of the iris
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iridoplegia
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difficulty seeing in dim light; night blindness
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nyctalopia
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eye pain
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ophthalmalgia
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paralysis of one or more of the extraocular eye muscles
ophthalmoplegia
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bleeding from the eye
opthalmorrhagia
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swelling of the optic disk; also called choked disk
papilledema
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strong sensitivity to bright light
photophobia
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expected changes in vision due to normal aging
presbyopia
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softening of the sclera
scleromalacia
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condition of dry eyes
xerophthalmia
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severe congenital deficiency in color vision; complete color blindness
achromatopsia
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loss of vision not as a result of eye pathology; commonly called lazy eye
amblyopia
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condition in which light rays are focused unevenly on the retina due to abnormal curvature of the cornea
astigmatism
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development of an opaque or cloudy lens, resulting in diminished vision
cataract
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scraping injury to the cornea
corneal abrasion
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increase in intraocular pressure; can result in atrophy of the optic nerve and blindness
glaucoma
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condition in which a person can see things in the distance but has trouble reading material at close range; also called farsightedness
hyperopia
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inflammation of the iris
iritis
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inflammation of the cornea
keratitis
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severely impaired vision; visual acuity of 20/200 that cannot be improved with corrected lenses or a visual field of less than 20 degrees
legally blind
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deterioration of the macular area of the retina
macular degeneration
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condition in which a person can see clearly up close but not at a distance; also called nearsightedness
myopia
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fungus infection of the eye
oculomycosis
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separation of the retina from the choroid layer; this damages blood vessels and nerves and may cause blindness
retinal detachment
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progressive disease in which the retina becomes hard, pigmented, and atrophied
retinitis pigmentosa
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malignant eye tumor occurring in children
retinoblastoma
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general term for disease affecting the retina; often related to diabetes and/or high blood pressure
retinopathy
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inflammation of the sclera
scleritis
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inflammation of the choroid layer of the eye
uveitis
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inflammation of the conjunctiva, usually from bacterial infection; also called pink eye
conjunctivitis
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hypertrophied conjunctival tissue in the inner corner of the eye
pterygium
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inflammation of the eyelid
blepharitis
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purulent inflammatory infection of a sebaceous gland of the eyelid; also called a stye or sty
hordeolum
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inflammation of the lacrimal gland
dacryoadenitis
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inflammation of the lacrimal sac
dacryocystitis
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inward turning of the eye; people with this form of strabismus are sometimes said to be cross-eyed
esotropia (ET)
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outward turning of the eye; people with this form of strabismus are sometimes said to be wall-eyed
exotropia (XT)
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eye muscle weakness that results in the eyes looking in different directions at same time
strabismus
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loss of vision in half of the visual field; often the result of a stroke
hemianopia
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jerky involuntary eye movement; often indicates brain injury
nystagmus
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use of multicolored charts to determine a patient's ability to recognize color
color vision tests
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process of injecting fluorescein dye to observe the movement of blood and detect lesions in the retina
fluorescein angiography
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application of bright green fluorescent eye drops to the cornea to look for abrasions of ulcers
fluorescein staining
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instrument used to measure the curvature of the cornea
keratometer
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process of measuring the curvature of the cornea
keratometry
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instrument used to examine the inside of the eye
ophthalmoscope
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process of examining the interior of the eye using an ophthalmoscope
ophthalmoscopy
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instrument used to measure how well the eye focuses images on the retina
optometer
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vision test for a defect in the eye's ability to accurately focus an image
refractive error test
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process of visually examining the conjunctiva, cornea, iris, and lens
slit lamp microscopy
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chart used for testing distance vision
Snellen chart
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measurement of intraocular pressure using a tonometer to check for glaucoma
tonometry
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measures the sharpness of a patient's vision
visual acuity (VS) test
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surgical removal of all or part of the eyelid
blepharectomy
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surgical repair of the eyelid
blepharoplasty
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surgical repair of the conjunctiva
conjunctivoplasty
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surgical fixation of the retina using extreme cold
cryopexy
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surgical removal of an eyeball
enucleation
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use of an artificial lens to replace the lens removed during cataract surgery
intraocular lens (IOL) implant
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surgical removal of a small portion of the iris
iridectomy
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cutting into the iris and sclera
iridosclerotomy
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surgical repair of the cornea; term used when talking about a corneal transplant
keratoplasty
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correction of myopia using laser surgery to remove corneal tissue
laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK)
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use of a laser to destroy very small precise areas of the retina
laser photocoagulation
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use of high-frequency sound waves to liquefy a lens with a cataract, which is then removed with a needle
phacoemulsification
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surgical use of a laser to reshape the cornea and correct errors of refraction
photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)
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surgical injection of a gas bubble into the eye and positioning the head such that the bubble presses against an area of detached retina
pneumatic retinopexy
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making spokelike incisions around the cornea to flatten it; used to treat myopia
radial keratotomy (RK)
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surgical fixation of the retina
retinopexy
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placing a silicone band around the outside of the sclera to stabilize a detached retina
scleral buckling
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cutting into the sclera
sclerotomy
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making an incision into the eye muscles to correct strabismus
strabotomy
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eye drops used to relieve pain associated with eye infections, corneal abrasions, or surgery
anesthetic ophthalmic solution
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eye drops used to treat bacterial infection
antibiotic ophthalmic solution
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reduce intraocular pressure by lowering amount of aqueous humor
antiglaucoma medications
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treat dry eyes
artificial tears
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constrict the pupil
miotic drops
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dilate the pupil
mydriatic drops
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constrict the arterioles of the eye to reduce redness and itching
ophthalmic decongestants
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ARMD
age-related macular degeneration
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Astigm
astigmatism
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c. gl.
correction with glasses
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D
diopters (lens strength)
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DVA
distance visual activity
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ECCE
extracapsular cataract extraction
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EENT
eyes, ears, nose, throat
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EM
emmetropia
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EOM
extraocular movement
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ET
esotropia
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ICCE
intracapsular cataract extraction
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IOL
intraocular lens
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IOP
intraocular pressure
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LASIK
laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis
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MY
myopia
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Ophth
ophthalmology
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PERRLA
pupils equal, round, react to light and accommodation
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PRK
photorefractive keratectomy
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REM
rapid eye movement
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RK
radial keratotomy
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s. gl.
without correction or glasses
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SMD
senile macular degeneration
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VA
visual acuity
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VF
visual field
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XT
exotropia
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pertaining to hearing
acoustic, auditory
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pertaining to the ear
aural, auricular, otic
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pertaining to both ears
binaural
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pertaining to the cochlea
cochlear
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pertaining to one ear
monaural
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pertaining to the tympanic membrane
tympanic
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pertaining to the vestibule
vestibular
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medical specialty involved with measuring hearing function and identifying hearing loss
audiology
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branch of medicine involving the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases of the ear, nose, and throat
otorhinolaryngology
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condition of having abnormally large ears
macrotia
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condition of having abnormally small ears
microtia
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ear pain
otalgia
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discharge of pus from the ear
otopyorrhea
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bleeding from the ear
otorrhagia
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normal loss of hearing that can accompany the aging process
presbycusis
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amount of hearing still present after damage to an auditory mechanism
residual hearing
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ringing in the ears
tinnitus
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rupture of the tympanic membrane
tympanorrhexis
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dizziness
vertigo
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total absence of hearing of the inability to perceive sound; total deafness
anacusis
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inability to hear or having some degree of hearing impairment
deafness
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excessive accumulation of earwax resulting in a hard wax plug
ceruminosis
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external ear infection caused by fungus or bacteria; also called otomycosis or swimmer's ear
otitis externa (OE)
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fungal infection of the ear
otomycosis
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inflammation of the tympanic membrane
myringitis
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infection of the middle ear with fluid accumulation; fluid may be watery (serous otitis media) or full of pus (purulent otitis media)
otitis media (OM)
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loss of mobility of the stapes, leading to progressive hearing loss
otosclerosis
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inflammation of the auditory tube
salpingitis
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inflammation of the tympanic membrane
tympanitis
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benign tumor of the eighth cranial nerve sheath; symptoms include tinnitus, headache, dizziness, and progressive hearing loss
acoustic neuroma
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inner ear infection; may cause problems with hearing and equilibrium
labyrinthitis
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abnormal condition within the labyrinth that can lead to progressive hearing loss; other symptoms include vertigo and tinnitus
Meniere's disease
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graphic record of audiometry results
audiogram
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instrument used to measure hearing
audiometer
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test of hearing ability that determines the lowest and highest intensities and frequencies a person can distinguish
audiometry
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measures the loudness of a sound
decibel (dB)
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measures the pitch of a sound
hertz (Hz)
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tests that assess nerve and bone conduction of sound; involve holding a tuning fork against or near the bones on the side of a patient's head
Rinne and Weber tuning-fork tests
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instrument used to view inside the ear canal
otoscope
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process of examining the ear canal, outer ear, and eardrum using an otoscope
otoscopy
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graphic record of the results of tympanometry
tympanogram
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instrument to measure the movement of the tympanic membrane
tympanometer
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measurement of the movement of the tympanic membrane to assess pressure inside the middle ear
tympanometry
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assesses equilibrium; the patient is observed standing on one foot, then with one foot in front of the other, then walking forward, first with eyes open and then with eyes closed
falling test
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nonverbal method of communicating in which the hands and fingers are used to indicate words and concepts
American Sign Language (ASL)
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apparatus or mechanical device used by persons with impaired hearing to amplify sound
hearing aid
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mechanical device surgically placed behind the outer ear; converts sound into magnetic impulses to stimulate the auditory nerve; used to treat profound sensorineural hearing loss
cochlear implant
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surgical removal of the labyrinth
labyrinthectomy
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cutting into the labyrinth
labyrinthotomy
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surgical removal of the tympanic membrane
myringectomy
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surgical repair of the tympanic membrane
myringoplasty
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surgical puncture of the eardrum to drain fluid and pus from the middle ear; a pressure equalizing tube is then placed in the tympanic membrane
myringotomy
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surgical repair of the external ear
otoplasty
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small tube that is surgically placed in the eardrum to assist in fluid drainage and to equalize pressure in the middle ear
pressure equalizing tube (PE tube)
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cutting into the auditory tube
salpingotomy
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removal of the stapes to treat otosclerosis
stapedectomy
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surgical removal of the tympanic membrane
tympanectomy
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surgical removal of the tympanic membrane
tympanectomy
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surgical repair of the tympanic membrane
tympanoplasty
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cutting into the tympanic membrane
tympanotomy
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eardrops to treat otitis externa
antibiotic otic solution
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treats nausea associated with vertigo
antiemetic
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soften earwax to prevent buildup in the external ear canal
wax emulsifier
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ASL
american sign language
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BC
bone conduction
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dB
decibel
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EENT
eyes, ears, nose, and throat
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ENT
ears, nose, and throat
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HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
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Hz
hertz
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OE
otitis externa
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OM
otitis media
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Oto
otology
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PE tube
pressure equalizing tube
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PORP
partial ossicular replacement prosthesis
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SOM
serous otitis media
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TORP
total ossicular replacement prosthesis
