Chapter 30 Vocab Flashcards
1
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Chalazion
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a chronic cyst in the eyelid
2
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Conjuntivitis
A
inflammation of the conjunctiva, the outermost layer of the eye
3
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Glaucoma
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increased introcular pressure leading to damage of the optic nerve and blindness
4
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Hordeolum
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acute infection of a gland in the eyelid
5
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Labyrinthitis
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inflammation of the lining of the maze of canals in the inner ear
6
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Mastoiditis
A
infection of the mastoid process of the temporal bone
7
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Meniere disease
A
condition of the inner ear leading to tinnitus, vertigo, and hearing loss
8
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Otitis externa
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an infection of the external ear canal
9
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Otitis media
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an infection of the middle ear
10
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Otoscope
A
a lighted instrument used to inspect the ear canal and tympanic membrane
11
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Ototoxic
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the property by which a substance (drug) can cause temporary of permanent hearing loss
