Eyes and Ears – Flashcards
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Blepharitis
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inflammation of the eyelid
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Blepharoptosis
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drooping of the eyelid
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Conjunctivitis
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inflammation of the conjunctiva
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Dacryocystitis
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inflammation of the tear (lacrimal) sac
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Diplopia
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double vision
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Keratitis
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inflammation of the cornea
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Keratomalacia
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softening of the cornea
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Ophthalmalgia
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pain in the eye
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Ophthalmoplegia
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paralysis of the eye (muscle)
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Photophobia
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abnormal fear of (sensitivity to) light
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Retinoblastoma
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tumor arising from a developing retinal cell
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Retinopathy
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(any noninflammatory) disease of the retina
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Xerophthalmia
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condition of dry eye
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Astigmatism
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defective curvature of the refractive surface of the eye
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Cataract
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clouding of the lens of the eye
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detached
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retina separation of the retina from the choroid in back of the eye
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glaucoma
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eye disorder characterized by optic nerve damage usually caused by the abnormal increase of intraocular pressure
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hyperopia
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farsightedness
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macular
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degeneration progressive deterioration of the portion of the retina called the macula lutea, resulting in loss of central vision
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myopia
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nearsightedness
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nyctalopia
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poor vision at night or in faint light
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nystagmus
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involuntary, jerking movements of the eyes
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pinguecula
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yellowish mass on the conjunctiva; may become a pterygium
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presbyopia
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impaired vision as a result of aging
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strabismus
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abnormal condition of squint or crossed eyes caused by the visual axes not meeting at the same point
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sty
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infection of an oil gland of the eyelid
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Blepharoplasty
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surgical repair of the eyelid
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Keratoplasty
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surgical repair of the cornea
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Surgical
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Enucleation
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surgical removal of the eyeball
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LASIK
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laser procedure that reshapes the corneal tissue beneath the surface of the cornea to correct astigmatism, hyperopia, and myopia
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Phacoemulsification
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method to remove cataracts in which an ultra-sonic needle probe breaks up the lens, which is then aspirated
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PRK
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photorefractive keratectomy, procedure for the treatment of nearsightedness in which an Excimer laser is used to reshape (flatten) the corneal surface by removing a portion of the cornea
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retinal
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photocoagulation procedure to repair tears in the retina by use of an intense, precisely focused light beam, which causes coagulation of the tissue protein
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scleral
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buckling procedure to repair a detached retina in which a strip of sclera is resected or folded and an exoplant is used
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trabeculectomy
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surgical creation of a drain to reduce intraocular pressure
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vitrectomy
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surgical removal of all or part of the vitreous humor
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Diagnostic
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ophthalmoscope
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instrument used for visual examination of the eye (interior)
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ophthalmoscopy
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visual examination of the eye
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optometry
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measurement of vision (visual acuity and the prescribing of corrective lenses)
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pupillometer
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instrument used to measure the pupil (diameter)
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pupilloscope
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instrument used for visual examination of the pupil
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retinoscopy
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visual examination of the retina
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tonometer
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instrument used to measure pressure (within the eye)
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tonometry
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measurement of pressure (within the eye)
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Binocular
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pertaining to two or both eyes
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Corneal
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pertaining to the cornea
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Intraocular
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pertaining to within the eye
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Lacrimal
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pertaining to tears or tear ducts
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Nasolacrimal
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pertaining to the nose and tear ducts
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Ophthalmic
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pertaining to the eye
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Ophthalmologist
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physician who studies and treats diseases of the eye
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Ophthalmology
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study of the eye
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Ophthalmopathy
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(any) disease of the eye
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Optic
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pertaining to vision
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Papillary
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pertaining to the pupil
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Retinal
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pertaining to the retina
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Miotic
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agent that constricts the pupil
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Mydriatic
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agent that dilates the pupil
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Optician
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specialist who fills prescriptions for lenses (cannot prescribe lenses)
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Optometrist
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health professional who prescribes corrective lenses and/or eye exercises
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visual
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acuity sharpness of vision
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Mastoiditis
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inflammation of the mastoid bone
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Myringitis
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inflammation of the tympanic membrane (eardrum)
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Otalgia
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pain in the ear
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Otorrhea
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discharge from the ear
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Tympanitis
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inflammation of the middle ear
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Ménière disease
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chronic disease of the inner ear characterized by dizziness, ringing in the ear and hearing loss
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otitis externa
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inflammation of the outer ear
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otitis media
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inflammation of the middle ear
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presbycusis
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hearing impairment in old age
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tinnitus
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ringing in the ears
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vertigo
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a sense that either one's own body or the environment is revolving
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cochlear
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implant implant pertaining to the cochlea (prosthetic device to provide hearing)
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mastoidectomy
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excision of the mastoid bone
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Audiogram
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(graphic) record of hearing
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Audiometer
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instrument used to measure hearing
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Audiometry
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measurement of hearing
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Otoscope
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instrument used for visual examination of the ear
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Otoscopy
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visual examination of the ear
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Tympanometer
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instrument used to measure middle ear (function)
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Tympanometry
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measurement (of movement) of the tympanic membrane
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Audiologist
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one who studies and specializes in hearing
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Audiology
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study of hearing
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Aural
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pertaining to the ear
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Cochlear
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pertaining to the cochlea
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Otologist
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physician who studies and treats diseases of the ear
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Otology
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study of the ear (branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the ear)
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Otorhinolaryngologist
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physician who studies and treats diseases of the ear, nose, and larynx (throat)
