Chapter 2: Word parts of the Eyes and Ears Flashcards
What does the combining form “Acoust/o” mean?
Hearing or sound.
What does the combining form “Audi/o” or “Audit/o” mean?
Hearing.
What does the combining form “Blephar/o” mean?
Eyelid.
What does the combining form “Conjunctiv/o” mean?
Conjunctiva.
What does the combining form “Corne/o” mean?
Cornea.
What does the combining form “Dipl/o” mean?
Double.
What does the combining form “Ir/I” mean?
Iris.
What does the combining form “Labyrinth/o” mean?
Inner ear.
What does the combining form “Myring/o” mean?
Eardrum or tympanic membrane.
What does the combining form “Ocul/o” mean?
Eye.
What does the combining form “Ophthalm/o” mean?
Eye.
What does the combining form “Opt/o” mean?
Vision.
What does the combining form “Ot/o” mean?
Ear.
What does the combining form “Presby/o” mean?
Old age.
What does the combining form “Retin/o” mean?
Retina.
