Chapter 11 - Applied Terminology for Neurology and Special Senses Flashcards by Ashley Richter

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Analgesia

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A state 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 (matter).

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Etiology

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The study of cause.

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Hyperthermia

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Condition of excess 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 dialated pupils.

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Nociceptor

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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.