unit 15 Flashcards
(126 cards)
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abrasion
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scrape
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adrenergic
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activated 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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destruction of the adrenal glands
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adrenomegaly
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enlarged adrenal glands
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ambiopia
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separate images from each eye
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alopecia
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baldness
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ambivalence
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unable to decide, wavering on both sides
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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
14
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blepharospasm
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twitching of the eyelid
15
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cataract
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opacity on the lens
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cloropia
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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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corectopia
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displaced pupil
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corelysis
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destruction of the pupil
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coreometer
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instrument to measure pupil size
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coreoplasty
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surgical repair of the pupil
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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 ciliary body and the cornea
26
cycloplegia
paralysis of the ciliary body
27
cytophagy
destruction of other cells by phagocytes
28
dacryoadenalgia
pain in the tear gland
29
dacryocystitis
inflammation of the tear sac
30
dacryocystocele
herniation of a tear sac
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dacryocystoptosis
prolapse of the tear sac
32
dacryocystotome
instrument for incision of a tear sac
33
dacryolith
stone in the tear duct or sac
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dacryoma
tumor of the tear duct tissue
35
dacryopyorrhea
flow of pus from the tear gland
36
degeneration
breakdown due to aging
37
diabetes
disease characterized by hyperglycemia and lack of insulin
38
diascope
through a scope
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diopter
measurement unit of refraction
40
diplopia
double vision
41
edema
swelling
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endocrine
glands that secrete hormones
43
endocrinologist
specialist who studies and treats disorders of the endocrine system
44
endocrinology
the study of the endocrine system
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epinephrine
hormone produced by the adrenal medulla
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erythropia
seeing red
47
esotropia
condition in which the eye points inward
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estrogen
female hormone
49
euphoria
feeling good
50
evulsion
a tearing away
51
exotropia
condition in which the eye points outward
52
fracture
break
53
glaucoma
condition in which the intraocular aqueous humor pressure is high
54
hormones
substances secreted by endocrine glands that affect body processes
55
hyperglycemia
high blood sugar
56
hyperopia
farsightedness
57
hypertropia
condition in which the yes point upward
58
hyperthyroidism
overactive thyroid condition
59
hypotropia
condition in which the eyes point downard
60
hypothyroidism
underactive thyroid condition
61
insulin
pancreatic protein hormone
62
iridalgia
iris pain
63
iridectomy
excision of the iris
64
irdocele
herniation of the iris
65
iridomalacia
softening of the iris
66
iridoplegia
paralysis of the iris
67
iridoptosis
prolapse of the iris
68
iridorrhexis
rupture of the iris
69
keratectasia
protrusion of a thin scarred cornea
70
keratorrhexis
rupture of the cornea
71
keratoscleritis
inflammation of the cornea and sclera
72
keratotomy
incision into the cornea
73
laceration
a cut
74
lacrimal
pertaining to tearing
75
macrophage
large cell that eats cells
76
macular
pertaining to the macula of the eye
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microphage
a small cell that eats cells
78
myopia
nearsightedness
79
nasolacrimal
pertaining to the nose and tear ducts
80
onychocryptosis
ingrown nail
81
onychoid
resembling a nail
82
onychoma
nail tumor
83
onychomalacia
softening of the nails
84
onchomycosis
fungus of the nail
85
onychophagia
nail biting
86
ophthalmalgia
eye pain
87
ophthalmic
pertaining to the eye
88
ophthalmocele
herniation of the eye
89
ophthalmologist
physician specialist in treatment of eye disease
90
ophthalmometer
instrument used to measure the eye
91
ophthalmopathy
any disease of the eye
92
ophthalmoplasty
surgical repair of the eye
93
ophthalmoplegia
ocular muscle paralysis
94
ophthalmoscope
instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
95
ophthalmoscopy
process of using an ophthalmoscope
96
optic
pertaining to vision
97
optometrist
specialist in assessing and treating visual acuity problems (limited license)
98
optometry
the measurement of vision
99
paronychia
condition of infection around a nail
100
phacocele
protrusion of the lens of the eye
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phacoemulsification
procedure to disintegrate the lens for insertion of lens implant
102
phagocyte
cell that eats cells
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phorometer
instrument used to measure ocular muscle movement
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phoropter
instrument used to measure prescription strength lenses
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presbyopia
old eye, loss of accommodation
106
puncture
to make a hole
107
retinal
pertaining to the retina
108
retinitis
inflammation of the retina
109
retinopexy
fixation of the retina
110
retinoscope
instrument used to look at the retina
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sclerectomy
excision of the sclera
112
sclerostomy
make a new opening in the sclera
113
steroid
lipid bioregulator hormone
114
strabismus
malposition of the eye
115
suprarenal
upon the kidney (adrenal glands)
116
testosterone
hormone produced in the testes
117
thyroidectomy
excision of the thyroid
118
thyroxine
thyroid hormone
119
traumatology
the study of wound treatment
120
trichoglossia
condition of hair growth on the tongue
121
trichoid
resembling hair
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trichopathy
any hair disease
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trichophagia
condition in which the person bites on or eats hair
124
trichophobia
fear of hair growth or touching hair
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uremia
urine in blood
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xanthopia
seeing yellow
