Ch. 11 Neurology & Special Senses Terms Flashcards

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Analgesia

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A condition without pain

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Anesthesia

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A state without sensation

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Anisocoria

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Condition of unequal pupils

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Aural

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Pertaining to the ear

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Blepharospasm

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Eyelid violent contraction

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Cerebral

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Pertaining to the cerebrum

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Conjunctival

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Pertaining to the conjunctiva

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Corneal

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Pertaining to the cornea

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Ectropion

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An out turning

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Encephalitis

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Inflammation of the brain

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Entropion

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An in turning

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Epidural

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Pertaining to upon the dura (mater)

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Etiology

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The study of cause

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Hyperthermia

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Condition of excessive temperature

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Hypothermia

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Condition of low temperature

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Idiopathic

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Pertaining to one’s own disease

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Intraocular

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Pertaining to within the eye

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Keratoconjunctivitis

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Inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva

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Lacrimal

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Pertaining to tears

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Meningitis

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Inflammation of the meninges

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Mydriatic

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Pertaining to dilated (pupils)

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Nociceptors

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An injury (pain) receptor

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Ophthalmic

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Pertaining to the eye

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Otitis

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Inflammation of the ear

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Tonometry

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Measurement of pressure

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Tympanic

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Pertaining to a drum

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Visceral

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Pertaining to organs