Chapter 15 Flashcards
(124 cards)
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abrasion
A
scrape
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adremergic
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activated by epinephrine
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adrenocorticoid
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hormone manufactured in the adrenal cortex
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adrenolysis
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destrution of the adrenal gland
5
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adrenomegaly
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enlarged adrenal gland
6
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ambiopia
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separate images from each eye
7
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alopecia
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baldness
8
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ambivalence
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unable to decide
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anisocoria
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pupils of unequal size
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blepharedema
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swelling of the eyelid
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blepharoplasty
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plastic surgery of the eyelid
12
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blepharoptosis
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prolapse of the upper eyelid
13
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blepharorrhaphy
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suturing of the eyelid
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blepharospasm
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twitching eyelid
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cataract
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opacity on the lens
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cholopia
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seeing green
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contusion
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bruise
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corectasia
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dilation of the pupil
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corelysis
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destruction of the pupil
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coreometer
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instrument used to measure pupil size
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coreoplasty
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plastic surgery of the eye
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corneitis
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inflammation of the cornea
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corneoiritis
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inflammation of the cornea and iris
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corneoscleral
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pertaining to the cornea and the sclera
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cyclokeratitis
inflammation of the cilary body and the cornea
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cycloplegia
paralysis of the ciliary body
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cytophagy
destruction of the other cells by phagocytes
28
dacryoadenalgia
pain in the tear gland
29
dacryocystitis
inflammation of the tear sac
30
dacryocystocele
herniation of the tear sac
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dacryocystoptosis
prolapse of the tear sac
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dacryocystotome
instrument for incision of a tear sac
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dacryolith
calculus in the tear duct or sac
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dacryoma
tumor of the lacrimal tissue
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dacryopyorrhea
discharge of pus from the tear gland
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degeneration
breakdown due to aging
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diabetes
disease characterized by hyperglycemia and lack of insulin
38
diascope
a glass plate used to look through to examine skin
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diopter
measurement unit of refraction
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diplopia
double vision
41
edema
swelling
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endocrine
glands that secrete hormones
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endocrinologist
specialist in the study and treatment of disorders of the endocrine system
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endocrinology
science studying the endocrine system
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epinephrine
hormone produced by the adrenal gland
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eyrthropia
seeing red
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esotropia
condition in which the eyes point inward
| crossed eyes
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estrogen
female hormone
| steroid
49
evulsion
a tearing away
50
exotropia
condition in which the eyes point outwards
51
fracture
break
52
glaucoma
condition in which the intraocular aqueous humor pressure is high
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hormones
substances secreted by endocrine glands that affect body processes
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hyperglycemia
high blood sugar
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hyperopia
farsightedness
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hypertropia
condition in which the eyes point upward
57
hyperthyroidism
overactive thyroid condition
58
insulin
pancreatic protein hormone
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iridalgia
iris pain
60
iridectomy
excision of the iris
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iridocele
herniation of the iris
62
iridomalacia
softening of the iris
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iridoplegia
paralysis of the iris
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iridoptosis
prolapse of the iris
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iridorrhexis
rupture of the iris
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keratectasia
protrusion of a thin scarred cornea
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keratorrhexis
rupture of the cornea
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keratoscleritis
inflammation of the cornea and sclera
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keratotomy
incision into the cornea
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laceration
a cut
71
lacrimal
pertaining to tearing
72
lacrimation
tearing
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macrophage
large phagocyte
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macular
pertaining to the macula of the eye
75
microphage
small phagocyte
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myopia
nearsightedness
77
nasolacrimal
pertaining to the nasal passages and tear ducts
78
onychoryptosis
ingrown nail
79
onychoid
resembling a nail
80
onychoma
nail tumor
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onychomalacia
softening of the nails
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onychomycosis
fungus infection of the nails
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onychophagia
nail biting
84
ophthalmalgia
eye pain
85
ophthalmic
pertaining to the eye
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ophthalmocele
herniation of the eye
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ophthalmologist
physician who specializes in treatment of the eye
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ophthalmometer
instrument used to measure the eye
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ophthalmopathy
any eye disease
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ophthalmoplasty
surgical repair of the eye
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opthalmoplegia
ocular muscle paralysis
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ophthalmoscope
instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
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ophthalmoscopy
process of using an ophthalmoscope
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optic
pertaining to vision
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optometrist
specialist in assessing and treating visual acuity problems and other eye diseases
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optometry
the measurement of vision and the practice performed by the optometrist
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paronychia
condition of infection around a nail
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phacocele
protrusion of the lens of the eye
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phacoemulsification
procedure to disintegrate the lens for insertion of a lens implant
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phagocyte
cell that eats other cells
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phorometer
instrument used to measure ocular muscle movement
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phoropter
instrument uses to measure prescription strength for lenses
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presbyopia
old eye
| loss of accommodation
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puncture
to make a hole
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retinal
pertaining to the retina
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retinitis
inflammation of the retina
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retinopexy
fixation of a detached retina
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retinoscope
instrument used to look at the retina
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sclerectomy
excision of the sclera
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sclerostomy
make an opening in the sclera
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steroid
lipid bioregulator hormone
112
strabismus
malposition of the eye
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suprarenal
upon the kidney
| refers to the adrenal glands
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testosterone
hormone produced in the testes
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thyroidectomy
excision of the thyroid
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thyroxine
thyroid hormone
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traumatology
study of wound treatment
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trichoglossia
condition of hair growth on the tongue
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trichoid
resembling hair
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trichopathy
any hair disease
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trichophagia
condition in which a person bites or eats hair
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thrichophobia
fear of hair
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uremia
urine products in the blood
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xanthopia
see yellow
