Chapter 13 & 14 Terms of the Week Flashcards
1
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blepharoptosis
A
drooping eyelid
2
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diplopia
A
double vision
3
Q
lacrimal
A
pertaining to tears
4
Q
myringotomy
A
incision into the tympanic membrane (ear drum)
5
Q
otis media
A
inflammation of the middle ear
6
Q
phobias
A
irrational fears
7
Q
presbycusis
A
diminished hearing due to old age
8
Q
chemotherapy
A
treating disease by using chemicals that have a toxic effect on the body, especially cancerous tissue
9
Q
gait
A
manner of walking
10
Q
hemostasis
A
stopping the flow of blood using instruments, pressure and/or medication
11
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metastasis
A
the spread of cancer cells from one part of the body to another
12
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supine
A
lying horizontal and face up
