Medical Terminology Unit 6 Abbreviations and Disorders Flashcards by Clara Carr

amblyopia

decreased vision occurring in one eye, e.g. lazy eye

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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

a degenerative disease of the CNS causing loss of muscle control; also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease

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anacusis

total deafness

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analgesic

a drug that relieves pain

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anesthesiologist

doctor who specializes in anesthesiology

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anesthetic

a drug that causes loss of sensation

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anesthesia

without feeling or sensation

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anorexia

an eating disorder characterized by the 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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asthenia

weakness

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astigmatism

imperfection in the curvature of the eye causing blurred vision; light does not converge on a single point of the retina

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bulimia

an eating disorder characterized by overeating followed by forced vomiting or excessive exercise

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cataract

progressive opacity of lens leading to blurred vision

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causalgia

painful sensation of burning

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cerebral aneurysm

widening and bulging of a blood vessel in the brain

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cerebral palsy

paralysis caused by damage to the areas of the brain responsible for movement

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cerebral thrombosis

blockage of a blood vessel in the brain caused by a clot

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cerumen impaction

buildup of ear wax blocking the ear canal

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clonus

muscle spasm or twitching

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corneal abrasion

scratch of the cornea

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dementia

decline or loss of mental function

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dyslexia

difficulty reading

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dysphoria

negative emotional state

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dystonia

condition characterized by involuntary muscle movements

epilepsy

a disease marked by seizures

glaucoma

eye conditions that damage the optic nerve

hematoma

a tumor-like mass made up of blood

hermorrhagic stroke

a stroke in which lack of blood flow to an area of the brain is caused by a ruptured blood vessel

ischemic stroke

a stroke in which lack of blood flow to an area of the brain is caused by a blocked artery

miosis

abnormal pupillary constriction

mydriasis

abnormal pupillary dilation

narcolepsy

disease characterized by sudden uncontrolled sleepiness

nystagmus

involuntary back and forth eye movements

ototoxic

drug that is damaging to the ear/hearing

paralysis

complete loss of sensation and motor function

paresthesia

tingling and numbness, pins-and-needles sensation

prosopagnosia

inability to recognize faces

schizophrenia

a mental illness characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered speech.

scotoma

dark spot in the visual field

strabismus

misalignment of the eyes, crossed eyes

syncope

fainting

tinnitus

ringing in the ear/s

transient ischemic attack

a temporary blockage of a blood vessel that resolves within 24 hours

epidural anesthesia

anesthetic applied in the epidural space of the spinal cord

general anesthesia

anesthetic that causes complete loss of consciousness

local anesthetic

any anesthetic that does not affect consciousness

regional anesthetic

anesthetic injected into a nerve causing loss of sensation over a particular area

topical anesthetic

local anesthesia applied to surface

cerebral angiography

procedure used to examine blood vessels in the brain

cochlear implant

electronic device that stimulates the cochlea and can restore hearing

ADHD

attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

ALS

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

ARMD

age-related macular degeneration

both ears (Latin - auris utraque)

right ear (Latin - auris dextra)

left ear (Latin - auris sinistra)

AOT

acute otitis media (infection of the middle ear)

Ast

astigmatism

cerebral palsy

CSF

cerebrospinal fluid

CVA

cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

ECG/EKG

electrocardiogram

EEG

electroencephalogram

EENT

eye, ear, nose, and throat

ENT

ear, nose, and throat

EMG

electromyogram

Huntington's disease

HEENT

head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat

ICP

intracranial pressure

IOL

intraocular lens

IOP

intraocular pressure

LASIK

laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis

LOC

level of consciousness

lumbar puncture, insertion of needle between lumbar vertebrae to remove CSF sample

MRA

magnetic resonance angiography, used to examine blood vessels

MRI

magnetic resonance imaging

multiple sclerosis

Myop

myopia, nearsightedness

NIHL

noise induced hearing loss

OCD

obsessive compulsive disorder

both eyes

right eye

left eye

O.D.

doctor of optometry

otitis media, middle ear infection

PET

positron emission tomography

PERRLA

pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accomodation

REM

rapid eye movement

SRS

stereotactic rediosurgery

TIA

transient ishemic attack

visual acuity

visual field

Medical Terminology Unit 6 Abbreviations and Disorders Flashcards

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