Chapter 13- Special Senses Eyes and Ears Words Flashcards
1
Q
blepharospasm
A
involuntary contraction of the eyelid
2
Q
choroidopathy
A
disease of the choroid (layer between the retina and the sclera)
3
Q
conjunctivitis
A
inflammation of the conjunctiva (pink eye)
4
Q
corneitis
A
inflammation of the cornea (keratitis)
5
Q
anisocoria
A
inequality of cornea size
6
Q
coreometer
A
instrument for measuring the pupil
7
Q
pupillary
A
pertaining to the pupil
8
Q
dacryorrhea
A
excessive secretion of tears
9
Q
lacrimation
A
secretion and discharge of tears
10
Q
diplopia
A
double vision
11
Q
iridoplegia
A
paralysis of the sphincter of the iris
12
Q
keratoplasty
A
surgical repair of the cornea
13
Q
intraocular
A
pertaining to within the eyeball
14
Q
ophthalmoscope
A
instrument for examining the eye
15
Q
optic
A
pertaining to the eye or vision
