Module 4 Terminology Flashcards
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Adrenals location and function
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Abdomen, above the kidneys
Regulate sodium and potassium, carbohydrate metabolism, sex hormone, and epinephrine secretion in emergencies.
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Pituitary location and function
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Brain
Master gland, regulate other endocrine glands
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Pineal gland location and function
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Brain
Regulates sleep
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Pancreas location and function
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Epigastric area
Blood glucose regulation
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Thyroid location and function
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Neck
Metabolism, growth, and development
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Parathyroid location and function
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Neck
Maintain calcium and phosphate levels
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Thymus location and function
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Mediastinum
Regulate the immune system
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Gonads (ovaries, testes) function and location
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Pelvis
Male and female secondary sexual characteristics
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Acr/o
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Extremity
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Aden/o
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Gland
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Adren/o
Adrenal/o
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Adrenal gland
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Crin/o
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To secrete
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Gluc/o
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Sweet, sugar, glucose
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Hirsut/o
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Hairy
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Hydr/o
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Water
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Myx/o
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Mucus
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Pancreat/o
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Pancreas
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Parathyroid/o
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Parathyroid gland
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Pituitar/o
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Pituitary gland
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Thym/o
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Thymus
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Thyr/o
Thyroid/o
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Thyroid gland
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Toxic/o
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Poison
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Acromegaly
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Marked enlargement of the bones of the face jaw and extremities
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Adenoma
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Tumor of the gland
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Albuminuria
Protein in the urine
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Endocrinologist
Physician who specializes in the study of the endocrine system
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Euthyroid
Normal activity of the thyroid gland
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Exocrine
Pertains to a gland that secretes into ducts
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Exophthalmic
A abnormal condition where the eyeballs protrude
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Gigantism
Pathologic condition of being abnormal large
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Glandular
Pertaining to a gland
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Glycosuria
Glucose in the urine
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Hirsutism
Abnormal condition with excessive growth of hair
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Hypergonadism
Excessive secretion of the sex gland
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Hypogonadism
Deficient secretion of the sex gland
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Hypo parathyroid ism
Condition of Deficient secretion of the parathyroid gland
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Ketonuria
Urinary excretion of ketones
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Myxedema
Condition of Muscus swelling.
Results from severe hypothyroidism and without treatment can result in coma or death.
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Polydipsia
Condition of excessive thirst
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Polyphagia
Condition of excessive eating
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Polyuria
Excessive urination
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Thyroidectomy
Surgical excision of the thyroid gland
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Thyroiditis
Inflammation of the thyroid gland
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Thyrotoxicosis
Condition of toxic over-secretion of hormones from the thyroid gland
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BG
Blood glucose
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BMR
Basal metabolic rate
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DI
Diabetes insipidus
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DM
Diabetes mellitus
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GTT
Glucose tolerance test
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HRT
Hormone replacement therapy
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IDDM
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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NIDDM
Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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TFT
Thyroid function test
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Alges/o
Pain
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Cephal/o
Head
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Cerebr/o
Cerebrum
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Encephala/o
Brain
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Esthesi/o
Sensation
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Hypn/o
Sleep
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Lob/o
Lobe
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Lumb/o
Low back
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Mening/o
Meninges
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Myel/o
Bone marrow/ spinal cord
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Neuro/o
Nerve
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Papill/o
Papilla
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Radicul/o
Nerve root
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Scler/o
Hardening
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Spin/o
Spine
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Ventricul/o
Ventricle
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AD
Alzheimer’s disease
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ADL
Activities of daily living
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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
Electroencephalogram
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GCS
Glasgow coma scale
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ICP
Intracranial pressure
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LP
Lumbar puncture
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MS
Multiple sclerosis
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PD
Parkinson’s disease
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TBI
Traumatic brain injury
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Akinesia
Loss of or lack of voluntary movement
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Amnesia
Condition in which there is a loss or lack of memory
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Muscular weakness and atrophy, with spasticity due to degeneration of the motor neurons of the spinal cord. Also called Lou Gehrig’s disease.
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Analgesia
A lack of the sensation of pain
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Anesthesia
A temporary condition induced by medications with a lack of feeling,pain, and responsiveness.
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Anesthesiologist
A physician who specializes in the study of anesthesia.
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Aphagia
Lack of the ability to swallow
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Aphasia
Lack of the ability to speak due to a brain lesion or injury.
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Apraxia
Lack of the ability to use objects properly or to recognize common objects.
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Asthenia
Lack of strength
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Bradykinesia
Abnormal slowness of movement
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Cerebellar
Pertaining to the cerebellum
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Cerebral Palsy
Medical disorder whose damage to the motor control centers of the brain causes motor dysfunction.
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Chorea
Abnormal involuntary movement causing rapid jerking movements of the face or extremities
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Coma
Unconscious state from which the patient cannot be aroused.
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Concussion
Head injury with a temporary loss of brain function
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Craniectomy
Surgical excision of portion of the skull
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Craniotomy
Surgical incision into the skull
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Discectomy
Surgical excision of an intervertebral disk
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Dyslexia
Difficulty reading and writing words
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Dysphasia
Lack of the ability to speak due to a brain lesion or injury
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Encephalitis
Inflammation of the brain
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Encephalopathy
Pathological dysfunction of the brain
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Epidural
Injection of medication into the space above the dura mater as a means of pain control
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Self limiting condition where the myelin sheath covering the peripheral nerves are destroyed resulting in muscle weakness starting in the periphery and moving proximally.
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Hemiparesis
Weakness on one side of the body
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Hemiplegia
Paralysis of one half of the body
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Herniated disc syndrome
Compression of the spinal nerve by herniation of the central portion of an intervertebral disk
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Hydrocephalus
Literally water in the head; condition where there is increased amount of cerebrospinal fluid
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Hyperalgesia
Extreme sensitivity to painful stimuli
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Hyperkinesis
Increased muscle movement
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Intracranial
Pertaining to within the skull
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Laminectomy
Surgical excision of the posterior arch of a vertebra.
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Lobotomy
Surgical incision into the frontal lobe of the cerebellum
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Meningitis
Inflammation of the meninges of the spinal cord or brain
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Meningocele
Congenital hernia or saclike protrusion of the meninges through a defect in the skull or spine
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Myelitis
Inflammation of the spinal cord
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Narcolepsy
Sleep disorder where recurrent episodes of uncontrollable drowsiness or sleep occur during the day
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Neuralgia
Pain in a nerve or nerves
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Neuritis
Inflammation of a nerve
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Neuropathy
Any disorder affecting the nervous system
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Neurotransmitter
Chemical substance that carried nerve impulses between nerve cells.
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Palsy or paralysis
Loss of power of voluntary movements and/or sensation in a muscle due to injury or disease of a nerve supply.
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Papilledema
Swelling of the optic disk in the eye, caused by increased pressure within the cranium.
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Paraplegia
Paralysis of the lower extremities
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Paresis
Slight,partial,or incomplete paralysis
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Paresthesia
Abnormal sensation numbness or tingling
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Polyneuritis
Inflammation of many nerves
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Quadriplegia
Paralysis of all four extremities due to injury to the spinal cord.
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Sciatica
Severe pain along the course of the sciatic nerve
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Spondylosyndesis
Surgical procedure to fuse vertebrae after removal of the intervertebral disk.
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Subdural
Pertaining to below the dura mater
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Syncope
Temporary loss of consciousness, also known as fainting
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Tactile
Pertaining to the sense of touch
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Audi/o
Hearing
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Audit/o
Hearing
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Aur/o
Ear
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Biephar/o
Eyelid
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Cochle/o
Cochlea
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Corne/o
Cornea
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Dacry/o
Tear
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Ir/o
Iris
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Irid/o
Iris
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Lacrim/o
Tear
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Myring/o
Tympanic membrane
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Nas/o
Nose
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Ocul/o
Eye
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Olfact/o
Smell
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Opt/o
Eye
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Ot/o
Ear
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Phac/o
Lens
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Pupil/o
Pupil
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Retin/o
Retina
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Scler/o
Sclera
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Sinus/o
Sinus
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Tympan/o
Tympanic membrane
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ACC
Accommodation
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AOM
Acute otitis Media
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ASL
America Sign Language
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DPT
Diphtheria ,pertussis , tetanus
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HEENT
Head ears eyes nose throat
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IOP
Intraocular pressure
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OM
Otitis Media
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PERRLA
Pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
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REM
Rapid Eye Movement
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TM
Tympanic membrane
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URI
Upper respiratory infection
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VA
Visual acuity
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Accommodation
Process that the eyes engage in to make adjustments to see objects at various distances
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Acoustic
Pertaining to the sense of hearing
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Amblyopia
Full or reduced vision, also called lazy eye.
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Astigmatism
A misshapen curvature of the cornea that creates a defect in the refraction powers of the eye and the light is not focused on the retina correctly.
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Audio gram
Record of hearing
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Auditory
Pertaining to the sense of hearing
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Blepharitis
Inflammation of the hair follicles along the edge of the eyelids
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Blepharoptosis
Drooping of the upper eyelids
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Cerumen
Earwax, secreted in the external auditory canal
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Ceruminolytic
Any substance that is put into the external auditory canal to soften ear wax
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Chalazion
Small, hard and painless cyst of the sebaceous gland of the eyelids
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Corneal
Pertaining to the cornea
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Diplopia
Double vision
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Endolymph
Clear fluid contained within the inner ear
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Entropion
Turning inward of the margin of the lower eyelid
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Equilibrium
State of balance
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Esotropia
Condition where one or both eyes turn inward, crossed eyes
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Exotropia
Turning outward of one or both eyes
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Hemianopia
Blindness of half of the visual field
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Hyperopia
Farsightedness
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Intraocular
Pertaining to within the eye
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Iridotomy
A procedure to create a hole in the iris
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Keratitis
Inflammation of the cornea
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Keratoplasty
Surgical repair of the cornea
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Labyrinth
The inner ear
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Labyrinthectomy
Surgical excision of the labyrinth
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Lacrimal
Pertaining to the tears
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Macular degeneration
Severe loss of central vision but the peripheral vision is preserved
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Mastoiditis
Inflammation of the mastoid bones
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Myopia
Nearsightedness
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Myringectomy
Surgical excision and f the tympanic membrane
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Myringoplasty
Surgical repair of the tympanic membrane
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Myringotomy
Surgical incision of the tympanic membrane to remove fluid from the ear
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Nystagmus
Involuntary constant rhythmic movement of the eyeball
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Ocular
Pertaining to the eye
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Ophthalmoscope
Instrument used to exam the interior of the eye
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Optic
Pertaining to the eye
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Otalgia
Ear pain
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Otic
Pertaining to the ear
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Otitis
Inflammation of the ear
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Otopharyngeal
Pertaining to the ear and the pharynx
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Otoplasty
Surgical repair of the ear
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Otopyorrhea
Pus in the ear
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Otoscope
Medical instrument used to examine the ear
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Perilymph
Serum fluid of the inner ear
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Photophobia
Intolerance to light
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Presbycusis
Impairment of hearing that occurs with aging.
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Presbyopia
Farsightedness
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Pupillary
Pertaining to the pupil
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Retinitis
Inflammation of the retina
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Retinopathy
Any disease of the retina
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Scleritis
Inflammation of the sclera
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Strabismus
Squinting
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Stye
Inflammation of one or more sebaceous glands of the eyelids. Also called a hordeolum.
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Tinnitus
Sensation of ringing in one or both ears
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Tympanectomy
Surgical excision of the tympanic membrane
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Tympanic
Pertaining to the tympanic membrane
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Tympanitis
Inflammation of the eardrum
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Xenophthalmia
Inflamed condition of the eye caused by a foreign body
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Xerophthalmia
Dryness of the conjunctiva
