CH 13 WORD SHARE Flashcards
1
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Xerophthalmia:
A
dry eyes
2
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ceruminoma:
A
excessive accumulation of earwax forming hard wax plug
3
Q
labyrinthitis:
A
inner ear infection; causes hearing and equilibrium symptoms
4
Q
Scleromalacia:
A
softening of the sclera
5
Q
Cycloplegia:
A
paralysis of ciliary body
6
Q
Nyctalopia:
A
difficulty seeing in dim light; also called night blindness
7
Q
Iritis:
A
inflammation of the iris
8
Q
Keratitis:
A
inflammation of the cornea
9
Q
Astigmatism:
A
blurred vision due to uneven cornea
10
Q
retinitis pigmentosa:
A
progressive disease in which retina becomes hard and pigmented
11
Q
otorrhagia:
A
bleeding from the ear
12
Q
retinoblastoma:
A
malignant eye tumor occurring in young children
13
Q
retinal detachment:
A
separation of retina from choroid layer
14
Q
otopyorrhea:
A
discharge of pus from the ear
15
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tympanorrhexis:
A
rupture of tympanic membrane
