Chapter 11: Applied Terminology for Neurology and Special Senses Flashcards
Analgesia
A state without pain
Anastesia
A state without sensation
Anisocoria
Condition of unequal pupils
Aural
Pertaining to the ear
Blepharospasm
Eyelid violent contraction
Cerebral
Pertaining to the cerebrum
Conjunctival
Pertaining to the conjunctiva
Corneal
Pertaining to the cornea
Ectropion
An out turning
Encephalitis
Inflammation of the brain
Entropion
An in turning
Epidural
Pertaining to upon the derma
Etiology
The study of cause
Hyperthermia
Condition of excess temp
Hypothermia
Condition of low temp
Idiopathic
Pertaining to ones own disease
Intraocular
Pertaining to within the eye
Keratoconjunctivitis
Inflammation of cornea and conjunctiva
Lacrimal
Pertaining to tears
Meningitis
Inflammation of the meninges
Mydriatic
Pertaining to dilated (pupils)
Ophthalmic
Pertaining to the eye
Nociceptor
An injury (pain) receptor
Otitis
Inflammation of the eye