Unit 6 Flashcards
1
Q
Acous/o
-acusis
A
Hearing
Acoustic, presbycusis
2
Q
Audi/o
A
Sound
Audiology
3
Q
Blephar/o
A
Eyelid
Blepharospasm
4
Q
Cephal/o
A
Head
Hydrocephalus
5
Q
Cerebr/o
A
Brain
Cerebral hemispheres
6
Q
Cerumen/o
A
Ear wax
Cerumen impaction
7
Q
Choroid
A
Middle layer of eye, between sclera and retina
Choroiditis
8
Q
Chrom/o
A
Color
Monochromatic
9
Q
Cochle/o
A
Cochlea
Cochlear implant
10
Q
Conjunctiv/o
A
Conjunctiva
Conjunctivitis
11
Q
Corne/o
A
Cornea
Corneal abrasion
12
Q
Crani/o
A
Head, skull
Intracranial pressure
13
Q
Dacry/o
A
Tears
Dacryorrhea
14
Q
Dur/o
A
Tough
Dura mater
15
Q
Encephal/o
A
Brain
Encephalitis
16
Q
Esthesi/o
A
Feeling/sensation
Anesthesia
17
Q
Gangli/o
A
Bundle of neuron cell bodies
Ganglion
18
Q
Gnos/o
A
Know
Diagnosis
19
Q
Hypn/o
A
Sleep
Hypnosis
20
Q
-ictal
A
Seizure
Postictal
21
Q
Irid/o
Ir/o
A
Iris
Iridectomy, iritis
22
Q
Kerat
A
Cornea
Keratoconjunctivitis
23
Q
Kinesi/o
A
Movement
Kinesiology
24
Q
Lob/o
A
Lobe
Lobectomy
25
-mania
Excessive desire
Pyromania
26
Media
Middle
Acute otitis media
27
Meningi/o
| Mening/o
Meninges (membrane surrounding CNS)
Meningioma, meningitis
28
Myel/o
Bone marrow (innermost), spinal cored
Myelitis
29
Myring/o
| Tympan/o
Ear drum/tympanic membrane
Myringotomy, tympanostomy
30
Neur/o
Nerve
Neuron
31
Ocul/o
Ophthalm/o
Opt/o
Eye
Ocular, ophthalmic, optic
32
- opia
| - opsia
Vision condition
Presbyopia, anopsia
33
Osmia/o
Smell
Anosmia
34
Ot/o
Ear
Otitis
35
-paresis
Partial paralysis
Hemiparesis
36
Phac/o
| Phak/o
Lens
Phacoemulsification
37
Phas/o
Speech
Aphasia
38
-phobia
Fear
Acrophobia
39
Phren/o
Mind
Schizophrenia
40
-plegia
Paralysis
Paraplegic
41
Presby/o
Old age
Presbyopia
42
Psych/o
Mind
Psychosis
43
Pupil/o
Pupil of the eye
Pupillary reflex
44
Retin/o
Retina
Retinoscope
45
Salping/o
Auditory (Eustachian) tube
Salpingoscope
46
Scler/o
Sclera
Sclerosis
47
Somn/o
Sleep
Insomnia
48
Tax/o
Arrangement, order, coordination
Ataxia
49
Ton/o
Muscle tension, pressure
Hypertonia
50
Vestibul/o
Vestibule
Vestibular nerve
51
acrophobia
fear of heights
52
acute otitis media
rapid onset middle ear inflammation/infection, common in children
53
age-related macular degeneration
loss of visual acuity due to degeneration of sensory receptors in macula area of retina
54
agoraphobia
fear of outdoor spaces
55
amblyopia
decreased vision occurring in one eye, lazy eye
56
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
degenerative disease of CNS, causes loss of muscle control; aka Lou Gehrig's disease
57
anacusis
total deafness
58
anopsia
upward strabismus
59
anorexia
eating disorder characterized by patient's refusal to eat
60
anosmia
lack of a sense of smell
61
anxiety
feeling of fear, nervousness, or unease
62
aphasia
loss/impairment of ability to use/understand words
63
astigmatism
imperfection in curvature of eye causing blurred vision
64
ataxia
inability to coordinate voluntary muscular movements
65
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
developmental disorder; persistent inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, distractibility
66
blepharospasm
uncontrollable eyelid twitching
67
bulimia
eating disorder, overeating followed by forced vomiting &/or excessive exercise
68
cataract
progressive opacity of lens leading to blurred vision
69
causalgia
painful sensation of burning
70
cerebral aneurysm
widening of blood vessel in brain
71
cerebral palsy
paralysis caused by damage to areas of brain responsible for movement
72
cerebral thrombosis
blockage of blood vessel in brain caused by clot
73
cerebrovascular accident
stroke
74
cerumen impaction
buildup of earwax blocking ear canal
75
clonus
muscle spasm or twitching
76
corneal abrasion
scratch of cornea
77
dementia
decline or loss of mental function
78
dyslexia
difficulty reading
79
dysphoria
negative emotional state
80
electroencephalogram
measure of brain’s electrical activity
81
epilepsy
disease marked by seizures
82
glaucoma
increased intra-ocular pressure, damages optic nerve
83
hematoma
tumor-like mass of blood
84
hemiparesis
weakness/partial paralysis of one side of body
85
Huntington’s disease
hereditary, progressive, neurodegenerative disorder; affects movement, thinking, reasoning, emotions, behavior
86
hydrocephalus
excess fluid in spaces around/within brain
87
hypertonia
excessive muscular tone/tension
88
ischemic stroke
stroke caused by blockage in a cerebral artery
89
keratoconjunctivitis
inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva
90
miosis
abnormal pupillary constriction
91
multiple sclerosis
immune system destroys myelin surrounding neurons, nerves “short circuit”
92
mydriasis
abnormal pupillary dilation
93
nystagmus
involuntary back and forth eye movements
94
paralysis
complete loss of sensation and motor function
95
presbycusis
age-related hearing loss
96
presbyopia
age-related loss of ability to focus eyes on close objects
97
prosopagnosia
inability to recognize faces
98
psychosis
serious mental illness, defective/lost contact w reality, delusions
99
schizophrenia
serious mental illness, disturbances in thought/perception/behavior, loss of emotional responsiveness, extreme apathy
100
scotoma
dark spot in visual field
101
strabismus
lazy eye
102
syncope
fainting
103
tinnitus
ringing in ear/s
104
transient ischemic attack
temporary blockage of blood vessel, resolves within 24 hours
105
vertigo
dizziness
106
analgesic
a drug that relieves pain
107
anesthesia
without feeling or sensation
108
anesthesiologist
doctor who specializes in anesthesiology
109
anesthetic
a drug that causes loss of sensation
110
central nervous system
brain and spinal cord
111
cerebral angiography
procedure used to examine blood vessels in the brain
112
cerebrospinal fluid
colorless liquid secreted in brain ventricles, circulates around CNS
113
cochlear implant
electronic device, stimulates cochlea to restore hearing
114
hypnosis
induced sleep-like state, patient responds to suggestions
115
intracranial pressure
pressure on brain tissue within skull
116
intraocular pressure
pressure within eye
117
iridectomy
surgical removal of the iris
118
kinesiology
study of body movement
119
lumbar puncture
insertion of needle into lumbar region of spinal column to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid for examination
120
phacoemulsification
fragmentation of an existing lens in order to remove and replace it
121
positron emission tomography
an imaging procedure that uses radiation (positrons) to produce cross sections of the brain
122
rapid eye movement sleep
periods of deep sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, increased brain activity, vivid dreaming, very low muscle tone
123
retinoscope
instrument for observing the retina
124
salpingoscope
instrument for observing the auditory (Eustachian) tube
125
visual acuity
ability to see detail
126
visual field
entire area visible without moving eyes
127
ADHD
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
128
ALS
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease)
129
AOT
acute otitis media
130
ARMD
age-related macular degeneration
131
Ast
astigmatism
132
AU
AD
AS
```
both ears (Latin – auris utraque)
right ear (Latin – auris dextra)
left ear (Latin- auris sinistra)
```
133
CNS
central nervous system
134
CP
cerebral palsy
135
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
136
CVA
cerebrovascular accident, stroke
137
EEG
electroencephalogram
138
EENT
eyes, ears, nose, and throat
139
ENT
ears, nose, and throat
140
HD
Huntington’s disease
141
HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
142
ICP
intracranial pressure
143
IOP
intraocular pressure
144
LASIK
laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis
145
LOC
level of consciousness
146
LP
lumbar puncture
147
MS
multiple sclerosis
148
Myop
myopia
149
NIHL
noise induced hearing loss
150
O.D.
Doctor of Optometry
151
OCD
obsessive compulsive disorder
152
OM
otitis media
153
OU
OD
OS
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both eyes (Latin – oculus uterque)
right eye (Latin – oculus dexter)
left eye (Latin – oculus sinistra)
```
154
PERRLA
pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation
155
PET
positron emission tomography
156
PNS
peripheral nervous system
157
REM
rapid eye movement (REM sleep)
158
TIA
transient ischemic attack
159
VA
visual acuity
160
VF
visual field
