Chapter 11: Applied Terminology for Neurology and Special Senses Flashcards
Analgesia
A state without Pain
Anesthesia
A state without sensation
Anisocoria
Condition of unequal pupils
Aural
Pertaining to the ear
Blepharospasm
Eyelid 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
Etiology
The study of cause
Hyperthermia
A condition of Excessive Temperature
Hypothermia
A condition of low temperature
Idiopathic
A disease of unknown origin
Intraocular
Pertaining to within the eye
Keratoconjunctivitis
Inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva
Lacrimal
Pertaining to tears
Meningitis
Inflammation of the meninges
Mydriatic
Pertaining to Dilated pupils
Nociceptor
A pain receptor
Ophthalmic
Pertaining to the eye
Otitis
Inflammation of the ear
Tonometry
Measurement of pressure
Tympanic
Pertaining to the Ear Drum
Visceral
Pertaining to the Organs
Epidural
Pertaining to upon the dura