Med Term Unit 6 Flashcards
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acous/o
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hearing
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-acusis
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hearing
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audi/o
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sound
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blephar/o
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eyelid
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cephal/o
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head
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cerebell/o
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cerebellum
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cerebr/o
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brain
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cerumen/o
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ear wax
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choroid
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middle layer of eye, between sclera & retina
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chrom/o
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color
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cochle/o
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cochlea
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conjunctiv/o
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conjunctiva
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corne/o
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cornea
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crani/o
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head/skull
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dacry/o
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tears
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dur/o
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tough
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encephal/o
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brain
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esthesi/o
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feeling/sensation
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gangli/o
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bundle of neuron cell bodies
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gnos/o
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know
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sono
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sleep
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-ictal
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seizure
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irid/o
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iris
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ir/o
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iris
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kerat/o
cornea
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kinesi/o
movement
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lob/o
lobe
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-mania
excessive desire
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media
middle
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meningi/o
meninges
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mening/o
meninges
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myel/o
spinal cord
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myring/o
ear drum, typmanic membrane
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tympan/o
ear drum, tympanic membrane
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neur/o
nerve
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ocul/o
eye
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opthalm/o
eye
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opt/o
eye
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-opia
vision condition
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-opsia
vision condition
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osmia/o
smell
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ot/o
ear
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-paresis
partial paralysis
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phac/o
lens
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phak/o
lens
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phas/o
speech
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-phobia
fear
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phren/o
mind
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-plegia
paralysis
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presvy/o
old age
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psych/o
mind
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pupil/o
pupil of the eye
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retin/o
retina
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salping/o
auditory tube
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scler/o
sclera
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somn/o
sleep
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tax/o
arrangement, order, coordination
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ton/o
muscle tension, pressure
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vestibul/o
vestibule
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acrophobia
fear of heights
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acute otits media
rapid onsent middle ear infection
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age-related macular degeneration
loss of visual acuity due to degeneration of sensory receptors in macula area of retina
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agoraphobia
fear of outdoor spaces
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amblyopia
decreased vision occurring in one eye, lazy eye
65
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
degenerative disease of the CNS, causes loss of muscle control: aka Lou Gehrig's disease
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anacusis
total deafness
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anopsia
upward strabismus
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anorexia
eating disorder characterized by patient's refusal to eat
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anosmia
lack of a sense of smell
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anxiety
feeling of fear, nervousness or unease
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aphasia
loss/impairment of ability to use/understand words
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astigmatism
imperfection in curvature of eye causing blurred vision
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ataxia
inability to coordinate voluntary muscular movements
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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
developmental disorder, persistent inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, distractility
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blepharospasm
uncontrollable eyelid twitching
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bulimia
eating disorder, overeating followed by forced vomiting and or excessive exercise
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cataract
progressive opacity of lens leading to blurred vision
78
causalgia
painful sensation of burning
79
cerebral aneurysm
widening of blood vessel in the brain
80
cerebral palsy
paralysis caused by damage to areas of brain responsible for movement
81
cerebral thrombosis
blockage of blood vessel in brain caused by a clot
82
cerebrovascular accident
stroke
83
cerumen impaction
buildup of ear wax blocking the ear canal
84
clonus
muscle spasm or twitching
85
corneal abrasion
scratch of cornea
86
dementia
decline or loss of mental function
87
dyslexia
difficulty reading
88
dysphoria
negative emotional state
89
electroencephalogram
measure of the brain's electrical activity
90
epilepsy
disease marked by seizures
91
glaucoma
increased intra-ocular pressure, damages optic nerve
92
hematoma
tumor-like mass of blood
93
hemiparesis
weakness/partial paralysis of one side of the body
94
Huntington's disease
hereditary, progressive, neurodegenerative disorder: affects movement, thinking, reasoning, emotions and behavior
95
hydrocephalus
excess fluid in spaces around within the brain
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hypertonia
excessive muscular tone/development
97
ischemic stroke
stroke caused by blockage in a cerebral artery
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keratoconjunctivitis
inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva
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miosis
abnormal pupillary constriction
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multiple sclerosis
immune system destroys myelin surrounding neurons, nerves "short circuit"
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mydriasis
abnormal pupillary dilation
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nystagmus
involuntary back and forth eye movements
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paralysis
complete loss of sensation and motor function
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prebycusis
age related hearing loss
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presbyopia
age related loss of ability to focus the eyes on close objects
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prosopagnosia
inability to recognize faces
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psychosis
serious mental illness, defective/lost contact with reality, delusions
108
schizophrenia
serious mental illness, disturbances in thought/perception/behavior, loss of emotional responsiveness, extreme apathy
109
scotoma
dark spot in visual field
110
strabismus
lazy eye
111
syncope
fainting
112
tinnitus
ringing in the ears
113
transient ischemic attack
temporary blockage of blood vessel, resolves within 24 hours
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vertigo
dizziness
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analgesic
a drug that relieves pain
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anesthesia
without feeling or sensation
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anesthesiologist
doctor who specializes in anesthesia
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anesthetic
a drug that causes the loss of sensation
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central nervous system
brain and spinal cord
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cerebral angiography
procedure used to examine blood vessels in the brain
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cerebrospinal fluid
colorless liquid secreted in brain ventricles, circulates around the CNS
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cochlear implant
electronic device, stimulates cochlea to restore hearing
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hypnosis
induced sleep-like state patient responds to sugestions
124
intracranial pressure
pressure on brain tissue within the skull
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intraocular pressure
pressure within the eye
126
iridectomy
surgical removal of the iris
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kinesiology
study of movement
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lumbar puncture
insertion of needle into lumbar region of spinal column to withdraw cerebral spinal fluid for examination
129
phacoemulsification
fragmentation of an existing lens on order to remove and replace it
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positron emission tomography
an imaging procedure that uses radiation to produce cross sections of the brain
131
rapid eye movement sleep
periods of deep sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, increased brain activity, vivid dreaming, very low muscle tone
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retinoscope
instrument for observing the retina
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salpingoscope
instrument for observing the auditory tube
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visual acuity
ability to see detail
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visual field
entire area visible without moving the eyes
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ADHD
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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ALS
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (lou gehrig's disease)
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AOT
acute otitis media
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ARMD
age related macular degeneration
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Ast
astigmatism
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AU
both ears
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AD
right ear
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AS
left ear
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CNS
central nervous system
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CP
cerebral palsy
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CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
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CVA
cerebrovascular accident
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EEG
eletroencephalogram
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EENT
eyes, ear, nose and throat
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ENT
ears, nose and throat
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HD
Huntington's disease
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HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose and throat
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ICP
intracranial pressure
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IOP
intraocular pressure
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LASIK
laser assisted in situ keratomileusis
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LOC
level of consciousness
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LP
lumbar puncture
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MS
multiple scleriosis
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Myop
myopia
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NIHL
noise induced hearing loss
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O.D.
doctor of optometry
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OCD
obsessive compulsive disorder
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OM
otitis media
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OU
both eyes
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OD
right eye
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OS
left eye
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PERRLA
pupils equal, round and reactive to light and accomodation
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PET
positron emission tomography
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PNS
peripheral nervous system
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REM
rapid eye movement
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TIA
transient ischemic attack
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VA
visual acuity
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VF
visual field
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afferent nerve
going towards to the CNS
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agnosia
the inability to recognize familiar objects.
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anesthesia, epidural
loss of feeling by placing a block in the space above the dura
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anesthesia, general
The use of drugs to put people to sleep and eliminate pain.
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anesthesia, local
A type of anesthesia that eliminates pain in a specific area of the body.
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anesthesia, regional
Temporary interruption of nerve conduction, is produced by injecting an anesthetic solution near the nerves to be blocked.
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anesthesia, topical
a local anesthetic that is effective upon application to mucous membranes (tetracaine).
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anticonvulsants
suppress or reduce the number and/or intensity of seizures
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antidepressants
drugs that combat depression by affecting the levels or activity of neurotransmitters in the brain
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antipsychotic
diminish or eliminate hallucinations, delusions, withdrawal symptoms
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aphakia
absence of the lens of the eye
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asthenia
lack of strength
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audiometry
measurement of hearing
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aural
pertaining to the ear
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auricle
external ear
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autism
a disorder that appears in childhood and is marked by deficient communication, social interaction, and understanding of others' states of mind
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binocular
pertaining to two or both eyes
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blepharedema
swelling of the eyelid
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blepharoplegia
paralysis of the eyelid
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blepharoptosis
drooping of the eyelid
194
cephalgia
headache
195
cephalodynia
headache
196
cerebromeningitis
inflammation of the brain and meninges
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cerebrotomy
incision into the brain
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cerebrovascular disease
disorder resulting from a change within one or more blood vessels of the brain
199
cerumenolytic
a substance that breaks down ear wax
200
cochleitis
inflammation of the cochlea
201
conjunctivitis
inflammation of the conjunctiva (pink eye)
202
corneal transplant
replacement of damaged cornea with donated tissue
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corneal xerosis
dryness of the cornea
204
craniomalacia
abnormal softening of the skull
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craniotomy
incision of the skull
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dacryoadenectomy
removal of the tear gland
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dacryocystotomy
incision into the tear sac
208
dacryohemorrhea
blood coming from the tear gland
209
dacryolithiasis
presence of hard formations (stones) in the tear system
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dacryorrhea
excessive discharge from the tear gland
211
depression
A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness
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diplopia
double vision
213
dyskinesia
difficult movement
214
dysphasia
problem with language
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dystonia
a condition of abnormal muscle tone that causes the impairment of voluntary muscle movement
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echoencephalography
ultrasound waves used to look at the skull
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efferent neuron
nerve going away from the brain
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enchephalalgia
brain pain
219
encephalitis
inflammation in the brain
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encephalocele
herniation of the brain
221
encephalography
procedure for studying the brain
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encephalomyelitis
inflammation of the brain and spinal cord
223
encephalomyeloneuropathy
disease of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
224
encephalopathy
disease of the brain
225
epidural anesthetic
anesthetic applied in the dural region of the spinal cord
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epidural hematoma
a hematoma located on top of the dura
227
euphoria
A feeling of great happiness or well-being
228
exophthalmos
abnormal protrusion of the eyeball
229
ganglioma
ganglion tumor
230
hemiangioma
blindness in half the visual field
231
hemiplegia
paralysis of one side of the body
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hemorrhagic stroke
occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures; also known as a bleed
233
hydrophobia
fear of water
234
hyoeresthesia
increased sensitivity to stimulation such as touch or pain
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hyperkinesia
excessive movement
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hyperopia
farsightedness
237
hypnotic
agent that induces sleep
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insomnia
recurring problems in falling or staying asleep
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interictal
time between seizures
240
intracerebral hematoma
a hematoma located inside the brain
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intracerebral hemorrhage
bleeding inside the brain
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intraocular
within the eye
243
iridokeratitis
inflammation of the iris and cornea
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iridopathy
disease of the iris
245
iritis
inflammation of the iris
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keratitis
inflammation of the cornea
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keratopathy
disease of the cornea
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keratoplasty
repair of the cornea
249
keratotomy
incision into the cornea
250
lacrimal
pertaining to the tear duct
251
lacrimation
secretion and discharge of tears
252
lobectomy
removal of a lobe of a lung or brain
253
lobotomy
A now-rare psychosurgical procedure once used to calm uncontrollably emotional or violent patients. The procedure cut the nerves that connect the frontal lobes to the emotion-controlling centers of the inner brain.
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macrocephaly
abnormally large head
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magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)
procedure used to examine blood vessels
256
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
brain-imaging method using radio waves and magnetic fields of the body to produce detailed images of the brain
257
manic depression (bipolar)
a psychiatric disorder characterized by alternating bouts of excitement and depression
258
meningioma
tumor of the meninges
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meningitis
inflammation of the meninges
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meningocele
herniation of the meninges
261
meningoencephalitis
inflammation of the meninges and brain
262
microcephaly
abnormally small head
263
monoparesis
slight paralysis of one (limb)
264
monoplegia
paralysis of one limb
265
myasthenia
muscle weakness
266
myelodysplasia
defective formation of the spinal cord
267
myelography
a radiographic study of the spinal cord after the injection of a contrast medium through a lumbar puncture
268
myelomeningocele
hernia of the spinal cord and meninges
269
myelomalacia
softening of the spinal cord
270
myelopathy
any pathologic change or disease in the spinal cord
271
myoclonus
the sudden, involuntary jerking of a muscle or group of muscles
272
myopia
nearsightedness
273
myospasm
muscle spasm
274
myringoplasty
surgical repair of the tympanic membrane
275
myringotomy
incision into the tympanic membrane
276
narcolepsy
A sleep disorder characterized by uncontrollable sleep attacks. The sufferer may lapse directly into REM sleep, often at inopportune times.
277
neuralgia
nerve pain
278
neurasthenia
nerve weakness
279
neurectomy
surgical removal of a nerve
280
neuritis
inflammation of a nerve
281
neurocephalomyelopathy
disease of the nerves, brain, and spinal cord
282
neurogenic
originating from/created by nerves
283
neuroglia
cells that support and protect neurons
284
neurology
study of the nervous system
285
neurolysis
destruction of nerve tissue
286
neuroma
nerve tumor
287
neuron
a nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system
288
neuropathy
disease of the nerves
289
Neuropharmacology
the study of the effects of drugs on the nervous system
290
neuroplasty
surgical repair of a nerve
291
neurosclerosis
hardening of nerves
292
neurosis
a psychologic condition in which anxiety is prominent
293
neurotomy
incision into a nerve
294
occuloplasty
repair of an eye
295
oculomotor
eye movement
296
oculomycosis
abnormal condition of the eye caused by a fungus
297
ophthalmectomy
removal of the eye
298
ophthalmitis
inflammation of the eye
299
ophthalmologist
physician who studies and treats diseases of the eye
300
ophthalmoscope
instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
301
optic
vision
302
optometrist
one who measures vision
303
optomyometer
device used to determine the strength of eye muscles
304
otalgia
pain in the ear
305
otodynia
ear pain
306
otomycosis
fungal infection of the ear
307
otoplasty
surgical repair of the ear
308
otorhinolaryngologist
specialist in the ear, nose, and throat
309
otoscope
instrument used for visual examination of the ear
310
ototoxic
drug that is damaging to the ear/hearing
311
paraplegia
paralysis from the waist down
312
paresis
weakness
313
paresthesia
abnormal sensation of numbness and tingling without objective cause
314
phacomalacia
softening of the lens
315
phacosclerosis
abnormal hardening of the lens
316
phacoscope
instrument for looking at the lens
317
photophobia
sensitivity to light
318
poliomyelitis
inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord
319
polyneuritis
inflammation of many nerves
320
polyneuropathy
disease of many nerves
321
postictal
time after a seizure
322
preictal
time before a seizure
323
pseudoesthesia
false sensation
324
psychiatry
a branch of medicine dealing with psychological disorders; practiced by physicians who sometimes provide medical (for example, drug) treatments as well as psychological therapy
325
psychogenic
originating in the mind
326
psychology
the scientific study of behavior and mental processes
327
psychopharmacology
the study of the effects of drugs on mind and behavior
328
psychosomatic
of or relating to symptoms caused by mental or emotional problems
329
psychotropic
drugs that are able to turn the mind
330
quadriplegia
paralysis of all four limbs
331
retinitis
inflammation of the retina
332
retinopathy
disease of the retina
333
retinopexy
surgical fixation of the retina
334
retinoscopy
visual examination of the retina
335
rhinosalpingitis
inflammation of the nose and eustachian tubes
336
salpingopharyngeal
Pertaining to the eustachian tube and the throat.
337
scleroderma
hardening of the skin
338
sclerokeratoiritis
inflammation of the sclera, cornea, and iris
339
scleromalacia
softening of the sclera
340
sclerotomy
incision into the sclera
341
somatosensory
our sense of touch, temperature, and pain
342
somnambulism
sleepwalking
343
subdural hematoma
pertaining to below the dura mater, tumor of blood
344
synesthesia
describing one kind of sensation in terms of another ("a loud color", "a sweet sound")
345
thrombolytic
drug that breaks down blood clots
346
tonometry
the measurement of intraocular pressure
347
tympanic perforation
tear or hole in the eardrum
348
tympanitis
inflammation of the eardrum
349
tympanocentesis
puncture of the eardrum
350
tympanometry
the use of air pressure in the ear canal to test for disorders of the middle ear
351
tympanoplasty
surgical repair of the eardrum
352
tympanosclerosis
hardening of the eardrum
353
tympanostomy
creation of an opening in the eardrum
354
vestibular neuritis
inflammation of the vestibular nerve
355
vestibulectomy
surgical excision of the vestibule
356
vestibulitis
inflammation of the vestibule
