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Chapter-6 The Sensory System-- Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Flashcards

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Are there many protective structures around the eye?

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Yes, there are many protective structures around the eye that help keep it safe and wet.

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What structure does the eye rest on?

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The socket, which is made up of seven connecting bones in the skull.

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What is another name for the socket?

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Orbit

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What function(s) do the eyelids perform?

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1) The eyelids (blepharo) protects the eyes from dust and other floating particles in the air.
2) The eyelids aid in keeping the eye moist.

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Is it important to keep the eye moist/wet?

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Yes, for this reason, there are additional structures that help keep the eye moist.

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What is the lacrimal gland?

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The lacrimal gland is a small gland that sits just above and to the side of the eye. It produces tears that stream across the eye and keep it wet.

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The eyes and eyelids are lined within a thin invisible membrane known as?

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The conjunctiva

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Ocul/o

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Def: eye

Ex: oculopathy

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ophthalm/o

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Def: eye

Ex: ophthalmologists

note: It might sound nitpicky, but ophthalmo has two hs, not one. Many people think the root is OPthalmo but it is actually OPHthalmo.

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opt/o *

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Def: eye

Ex: optometrist

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lacrim/o

root

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Def: tear

Ex: lacrimation

Note: often the term lacrimal is used interchangeably for the word tear. Keep in mind that the lacrimal gland and the tear gland refer to the same thing.

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dacry/o *

root

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Def: tear

Ex: dacryorrhea

Note: Although it isn’t the origin of the term, you may find it easy to remember that dacryo means “tear” because it has the word cry in the middle of it- daCRYo.

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-opia *

suffix

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Def: vision condition

Ex: hyperopia

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-opsia *

suffix

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Def: vision condition

Ex: akinetopsia

Notes: Akinetopsia = a + kinet + -opsia = no movement vision condition. It refers to a condition where patients are unable to see objects in motion.

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blephar/o *

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Def: eyelid

Ex: blepharedema, blepharoplasty

Note: Blepharoplasty = blepharo + plasty = surgical reconstruction of the eyelid.

Also, remember that the ph is pronounced f. The word is blepharoplasty, not bleparoplasty

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How many layers in the eye?

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3

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What does the outermost layer of the eye include?

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The sclera and the cornea.

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What is the sclera?

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The sclera is the white part of the eye– a dense, protective layer, like the hard shell on the outside of the video camera

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What is the cornea?

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The cornea is a clear surface in the middle of the eye. Like the glass on a video camera, the cornea protects the lens and begins the work of focusing light to the back of the eye.

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corne/o

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Def: cornea

Ex: corneal transplant

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kerat/o *

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Def: cornea

Ex: keratitis

Notes: Kerato is a tricky root because it has multiple meanings. In the context of the eye, kerato means “cornea.” In the context of the skin, kerato refers to a horny texture to the skin. What’s the connection? Kerato comes from the Greek word meaning “horn” (think of a rhinoCEROS) and corneo comes from a Latin word meaning “horn” (think of a CORNUcopia, a horn of plenty). Apparently someone thought the cornea of the eye looked like an horn.

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conjunctiv/o

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Def: conjunctiva

Ex: conjunctivitis

Notes: The conjunctiva is a clear membrane that covers the sclera and lines the eyelids. The root comes from two Latin words, con (with/together) and junct (join). Evidently, someone thought it joined the eye to the rest of the body.

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scler/o

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Def: sclera (the white of the eye)

Ex scleritis

Notes: Just like kerato, sclera has multiple meanings. In other contexts, sclero means “hard” and can refer to the abnormal hardening of any tissue or organ. In the eye, it refers to the white, tough, and fibrous protective covering of the eye. Words having to do with they eye use sclero in both ways:

phacosclerosis: phaco + scler + osis = an abnormal hardening of the lens

scleromalacia= sclero+ malacia= an abnormal softening of the sclera.

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What is the second layer of the eye called?

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The choroid. This includes the lens, the iris, and the ciliary muscles.

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What does the lens of the eyes do?

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They gather light and focuses on images in the same way a lens on a camera does.

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What is the iris?

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The iris is what gives eyes their color. By expanding (dilating) or shrinking (constricting) the pupils, the irises control how much light hits the back of the eye.

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What are the ciliary muscles?

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The ciliary muscles adjust the shape of the eye and lens to focus on near or far objects. As light passes through the lens, it passes through liquid in the eye (vitreous) that bends the light and aims it to the back of the eyeball- all the way to the deepest layer, the retina.

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What is the retina?

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The innermost layer of the eye. It is the eye’s image processor. the retina helps turn visual stimuli into electrical signals. The collected information is then sent to the brain by electric signals along the optic nerve.

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vitre/o

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Def: vitreous liquid (also called vitreous humor)

Ex. vitreous liquid, vitrectomy

Notes: the root vitreo means “glass” and refers to the liquid in the eye that helps focus light on the back of the retina.

You’re probably more familiar with the root vitreo in the term in vitro fertilization. This is the scientific word for a test-tube baby, an embryo that is fertilized not in the body but in vitro, which means “in a glass tube.”

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cycl/o *

roots

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Def: ciliary body

Ex: cycloplegia

Notes: the ciliary body is a circle of tissue surrounding the lens. One of its primary jobs is to change the shape of the lens of the eye in order to allow the eye to maintain focus, a process called accommodation. Someone who can’t read things close up without the help of glasses has ciliary bodies that are unable to sufficiently focus their lenses. When this happens in old age, it is called presbyopia.

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retin/o

roots

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Def: retina

Ex: retinitis, retinoscope

Notes: Retina comes from a word that means “net”; it refers to the netlike pattern of light-sensitive tissue on the inside surface of the eye.

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ir/o *

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Def: iris

Ex: iritis

Notes: the iris is the colored part of the eye. It is responsible for adjusting the size of the pupil to control the amount of light that enters the eye.

In Greek mythology, Iris was a female messenger of the gods. She was the personification of the rainbow, which is why her name was given the colored part of the eye.

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irid/o *

roots

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Def: iris

Ex: iridalgia

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phac/o

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Def: lens

Ex: phacoscope

Notes: Phaco is a Greek word meaning “lentil,” a type of bean, which is where we get the word lens.

Notice that phaco can be spelled with a c (phaco) or a k (phako). Because c sounds like s before i and e, the k sound is used sometimes to be sure the syllable is pronounced hard. For example, phacitis could be pronounced fah-SAI-tis. To avoid confusion, the word is sometimes spelled phakitis so it is pronounced fah-KAI-tis.

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How does the ears work?

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Ears work like stereo speakers in reverse. While stero speakers turn electrical signals into sounds (acouso, audio), ears (auro, oto) turn sounds into electrical signals. First, they collect sounds. Next, they turn the energy from the sound into movement, then they convert it again into electrical signals. Last, they send the signals to the brain, where it all gets sorted out into meaning.

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aur/o *

roots

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Def: ear

Ex: aural

Notes: If you learn better by hearing something than by reading it, then you are an aural learner. It’s easy to confuse aural with oral. But since oral means “mouth,” we guess an oral learner would be someone who learns by eating.

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ot/o

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Def: ear

Ex: otoscope

Notes: The root oto is pronounced OH-toh, not AW-toh. An instrument a doctor uses to look in the ear is called an otoscope, which is pronounced OH-toh-skohp, not AW-toh-skohp.

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acous/o *

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Def: sound, hearing

Ex: acoustic

Notes: Sound travels a 768 miles per hour. Thats about 12 miles per minute, or about 1 mile every 5 seconds, Light, however, travels a lot faster- 186,282 miles per second, which is about 5.6 million miles per minute, or more than 335 million miles per hour. That’s why you see a flash of lightning before you hear the thunder.

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audi/o *

roots

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Def: sound, hearing

Ex: audiogram

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-acusis *

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Def: hearing condition

Ex: hyperacusis, osteoacusis

Note: Have you ever wondered why your voice sounds different to you than it does to other people, or why you seem to sound different when you hear a recording of yourself? That’s because of osteoacusis (osteo + -acusis = bone hearing condition). When you speak, your voice passes through the air and hits other people’s eardrums. But it reaches your own ear in two very different ways– through the air, as it does for others, but also through the bones of your head. which is why you can hear yourself talk even if you plug your ears. Sound waves travel differently through bone than through air, so your voice sounds different to you than it does to other people.

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How many main divisions are present for the ear?

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1) the outer ear
2) the middle ear
3) the inner ear

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What is the outer ear?

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The outer ear inludes the pinna and the ear canal. The pinna is what we first think of when we think about the ear.

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What is the pinna?

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It is the fleshy part we pierce, tug on, and cover up in the winter. The pinna sits on the mastoid bone of the skull. Its funnel shape helps collect sound from the air and send it down the ear canal toward the eardrum (tympanic membrane).

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What is the eardrum?

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The eardrum is part of the middle ear and is a very important structure. It turns sound waves into physical energy. To keep the eardrum free from interference, the body protects it from both sides.

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What does the ear canal produce?

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From the outside of the eardrums, the ear canal produces ear wax (cerumen).

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Why is the ear wax very helpful?

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Despite its gross appearance, ear was is very helpful– it is a natural antibiotic and also a lubricant that keeps the ear canal moist. On the other side of the eardrum is a drainage system.

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Describe the middle ear and its features?

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The middle ear is connected to the nose and throat through a tube (salpinx). This tube helps drain the ear of any fluid and keeps the pressure inside the middle ear the same as outside the ear. Your eardrums is attached to three (3) bones that make up the rest of the middle ear.

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What are the three bones in the middle ear?

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The incus, stapes, and malleus (anvil, stirrup, and hammer). When the eardrum moves, these bone move too. They transfer their movement to the inner ear.

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cerumin/o *

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Def: ear wax

Ex: ceruminolysis

Notes: Remember: C pronounced like an s before e and i and like a k before a, o, and u. So cerumen is pronounced SEH-roo-men.

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salping/o *

roots

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Def: eustachian tube

Ex: rhinosalpingitis

Notes: Salpingo is derived from the Latin word salpinx, which means “trumpet.” It refers to the long, straight kind used by Roman legions in battle, not the curvy kind with keys that is used today. This is important because salpingo is used in two body systems: in the ear, referring to the eustachian tubes, and in the female reproductive system, referring to the fallopian tubes. Both have long tubelike shapes.

And what are eustachian tubes? They connect the middle ear to the throat. Hold your nose, close your mouth, and blow. You’ll make your eardrum pop by forcing air into your middle ear through the eustachian tubes. Ear infections occur when the eustachian tubes are prevented from draining fluid out of the middle ear.

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tympan/o *

roots

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Def: eardrum (tympanic membrane)

Ex: tympanostomy

Notes: The root tympano comes from a Greek word meaning “drum.” Orchestras’ big kettledrums are called tympany, so “eardrum” is not a bad translation. If you take a peek inside someone’s ear sometime, you’ll proabably agree that it does resemble a drum.

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myring/o *

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Def: eardrum (tympanic membrane)

Ex: myringotomy

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mastoid/o

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Def: mastoid process

Ex: mastoiditis

Notes: Put your hand on the protruding part of your skull behind your ear- that’s the mastoid process. It sticks out from the side rear portion of the skull. Its name comes from mast (breast) + oid (resembling) = resembling a breast.

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The bones of the middle ear are connected to what structure in the inner ear?

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The cochlea

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What is the cochlea in the ear?

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A shell-shaped organ in the inner ear (labyrinth) filled with fluid and hair. When the stapes (pronouced STAY-peez) moves, it presses on the cochlea and causes the fluid to move. Just as the ocean waters move through seaweed, when the fluid moves, the hairs bend. The hairs, which are connected to the nervous system, create an electric signal carried by the acoustic nerve to the brain. Finally the brain receives and processes the electric signals.

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What is another critical job of the inner ear?

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Helping maintain balance.

The vestibular system sends info. to the brain about the tilt, rotation, and motion of the head. Like the cochlea, it is made up of small canals filled with fluid and hair. These hairs are moved not by sound but by movement and head angle. This helps maintain balance and also allows the brain to coordinate movement with the eyes.

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labyrinth/o

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Def: labyrinth

Ex: labyrinthitis

Notes: The labyrinth is the innermost part of the ear. It contains two structures: the cochlea, which controls hearing, and the vestibular system, which controls balance.

The term labyrinth come from Greek mythology. It is the name of an elaborate maze built by King Minos to imprison the Minotaur, a half-man, half-bull creature.

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vestibul/o

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Def: vestibule

Ex: vestibulitis

Notes: The term vestibule literally means “the lobby of a building.” Sometimes church lobbies are called vestibules. In medicine, vestibule refers to a small space at the beginning of a canal. In the ear, it refers to the area in front of semicircular canals (hence the name); it contains structures that help regulate balance.

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cochle/o

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Def: cochlea

Ex: cochleitis

Notes: From Greek, for “snail shell,” the cochlea (pronounced KOH-klee-ah) is a sprial, snail shell-shaped tube in the inner ear that contains hearing receptors.

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akinetopsia *

eye

vision-conditions-Opias

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Def: inability to see objects in motion

Pron: uh-KEE-nah-TOP-see-ah

Word Analysis

a/ kinet/ opsia

no/ movement/ vision condition

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ambiopia *

eye

vision-conditions-Opias

subjective

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Def: double vision

Pron: AM-bee-OH-pee-ah

Word Analysis

ambi/ opia

both/ vision condition

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amblyopia *

eye

vision-conditions-Opias

subjective

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Def: decreased vision; when it occurs in one eye, it is referred to as lazy eye.

Pron: AM-blih-OH-pee-ah

Word Analysis

ambly/ opia

dull/ vision condition

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asthenopia

eye

vision-conditions-Opias

subjective

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Def: weak vision ( i.e., eye strain)

Pron: AS-then-OH-pee-ah

Word Analysis

asthen/ opia

weak/ vision condition

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diplopia *

eye

vision-conditions-Opias

subjective

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Def: double vision

Pron: dih-PLOH-pee-ah

Word Analysis

dipl/ opia

double/ vision condition

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hemianopsia

eye

vision-conditions-Opias

subjective

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Def: blindness in half the visual field

Pron: HEH-mee-an-OP-see-ah

Word Analysis

hemi/ an/ opsia

half/ no /vision condition

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hyperopia

eye

vision-conditions-Opias

subjective

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Def: farsightedness

Pron: HAI-per-OH-pee-ah

Word Analysis

hyper/opia

over/ vision condition

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myopia

eye

vision-conditions-Opias

subjective

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Def: nearsightedness

Pron: mai-OH-pee-ah

Word Analysis

my/ opia

shut/ vision condition

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presbyopia *

eye

vision-conditions-Opias

subjective

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Def: decreased vision caused by old age

Pron: PREZ-bee-OH-pee-ah

Word Analysis

presby/ opia

old age/ vision condition

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scotopia *

eye

vision-conditions-Opias

subjective

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Def: adjustment of the eye to seeing in darkness

Pron: skaw-TOH-pee-ah

Word Analysis

scot/ opia

darkness/ vision condition

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blepharoplegia

eye

Eye-Outer Structures and Vision

subjective

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Def: paralysis of the eyelid

Pron: BLEF-ah-roh-PLEE-jah

Word Analysis

blepharo/plegia

eyelid/ paralysis

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blepharospasm

eye

vision-conditions-Opias

subjective

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Def: involuntary contraction of an eyelid

Pron: BLEF-ah-roh-SPAZ-um

Word Analysis

blepharo/ spasm

eyelid/ involuntary contraction

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dacryoadenalgia *

eye

vision-conditions-Opias

subjective

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Def: pain in the tear gland

Pron: DAK-ree-oh-AD-en-AL-jah

Word Analysis

dacryo/ aden/ algia

tear/ gland/ pain

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dacryocystalgia *

eye

vision-conditions-Opias

subjective

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Def: pain in the tear sac

Pron: DAK-ree-oh-sis-TAL-jah

Word Analysis

dacryo/cyst/ algia

tear/ sac/ pain

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dacryohemorrhea

eye

vision-conditions-Opias

subjective

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Def: blood in the tears

Pron: DAK-ree-ooh-HIM-oh-ree-ah

Word Analysis

dacryo/ hemo/ rrhea

tear/ blood/ excessive discharge

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dacryorrhea

eye

vision-conditions-Opias

subjective

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Def: excessive tearing

Pron: DAK-ree-oh-REE-ah

Word Analysis

dacryo/ rrhea

tear/ excessive discharge

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ophthalmalgia

eye

vision-conditions-Opias

subjective

A

Def: eye pain

Pron: awf-thal-MAL-jah

Word Analysis

ophthalm/ algia

eye/ pain

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77
Q

ophthalmoplegia

eye

vision-conditions-Opias

subjective

A

Def: eye paralysis

Pron: awf-THAL-moh-PLEE-jah

Word Analysis

ophthalmo/ plegia

eye/ paralysis

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78
Q

xerophthalmia

eye

vision-conditions-Opias

subjective

A

Def: dry eyes

Pron: ZER-off-THAL-mee-ah

Word Analysis

xer/ ophthalm/ ia

dry/ eye/ condition

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79
Q

astigmatism*

eye

eye-sclera

subjective

A

Def: vision problem caused by the fact that light rays entering the eye aren’t focused on a single point in the back of the eye.

Pron: ah-STIG-mah-TIZ-um

Word Analysis

a/ stigmat/ ism

no/ point/ condition

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80
Q

corneal xerosis

eye

eye-sclera

subjective

A

Def: dryness of the corea

Pron: KOR-nee-al ZER-oh-sis

Word Analysis

corne/ al xer/osis

cornea/ pertaining to dry/ condition

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81
Q

keratalgia

eye

eye-sclera

subjective

A

Def: pain in the cornea

Pron: KEH-rah-TAL-jah

Word Analysis

kerat/ algia

cornea/ pain

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82
Q

cycloplegia

eye

Eye-Choroid/ Retina

subjective

A

Def: paralysis of the ciliary body

Pron: SAI-kloh-PLEE-jah

Word Analysis

cyclo/ plegia

ciliary body/ paralysis

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83
Q

iridalgia

eye

Eye-Choroid/ Retina

subjective

A

Def: pain in the iris

Pron: IH-rid-AL-jah

Word Analysis

irid/ algia

iris/ pain

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84
Q

miosis *

eye

Eye-Choroid/ Retina

subjective

A

Def: abnormal contraction of the pupil

Pron: mai-OH-sis

Word Analysis

from Greek, for “to lessen”

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85
Q

mydriasis *

eye

Eye-Choroid/ Retina

subjective

A

Def: abnormal dilation of pupil

Pron: mi-DRAI-ah-sis

Word Analysis

from Greek, for “red-hot metal”

Note: We don’t really see the connection- do you?

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86
Q

scotoma *

eye

Eye-Choroid/ Retina

subjective

A

Def: dark spot in the visual field

Pron: skaw-TOH-mah

Word Analysis

scot/ oma

darkness/ tumor

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87
Q

hyperacusis

ear

Hearing Conditions- Acuses

subjective

A

Def: excessively sensitive hearing

Pron: HAI-per-ah-KOO-sis

Word Analysis

hyper/ acusis

over/ hearing condition

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88
Q

hypoacusis

ear

Hearing Conditions- Acuses

subjective

A

Def: excessively insensitive hearing

Pron: HAI-poh-ah-KOO-sis

Word Analysis

hypo/ acusis

under/ hearing condition

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89
Q

osteoacusis

ear

Hearing Conditions- Acuses

subjective

A

Def: hearing through bone

Pron: AW-stee-oh-ah-KOO-sis

Word Analysis

osteo/ acusis

bone/ hearing condition

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Q

presbycusis *

ear

Hearing Conditions- Acuses

subjective

A

Def: loss of hearing in old age

Pron: PREZ-bih-KOO-sis

Word Analysis

presby/ cusis

old age/ hearing condition

Note: The a in acusis was swallowed up by the y at the end of presby. The word is sometimes written as presbyacusis, but that’s a lot harder to pronounce.

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91
Q

mastoidalgia

ear

outer/ middle ear

subjective

A

Def: pain in the mastoid

Pron: MAS-toid-AL-jah

Word Analysis

mastoid/ algia

mastoid/ pain

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92
Q

otalgia

ear

outer/ middle ear

subjective

A

Def: ear pain

Pron: oh-TAL-jah

Word Analysis

ot/ algia

ear/ pain

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93
Q

otodynia

ear

outer/ middle ear

subjective

A

Def: ear pain

Pron: OH-toh-DAI-nee-ah

Word Analysis

oto/ dynia

ear/ pain

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94
Q

otorrhea

ear

outer/ middle ear

subjective

A

Def: discharge from the ear

Pron: OH-toh-REE-ah

Word Analysis

oto/ rrhea

ear/ excessive discharge

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Q

tinnitus

ear

inner ear

subjective

A

Def: ringing in the ears

Pron: tih-NAI-tis

Word Analysis

from Latin, for “to ring or jingle”

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96
Q

vertigo

ear

inner ear

subjective

A

Def: sensation of moving through space (while stationary)

Pron: VER-tih-goh

Word Analysis

from Latin, for “to whirl around”

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97
Q

ophthalmoscope

eye

Diagnostic procedure

Objective

A

Def: instrument for looking at the eye

Pron: awf-THAL-mah-SKOHP

Word Analysis

ophthalmo/ scope

eye/ instrument for looking

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98
Q

optomyometer

eye

Diagnostic procedure

Objective

A

Def: device used to determine the strength of eye muscles

Pron: AWP-toh-MAI-oh-MEE-tir

Word Analysis

opto/ myo/ meter

eye/ muscle/ instrument for measuring

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99
Q

phacoscope

eye

Diagnostic procedure

Objective

A

Def: instrument for looking at the lens

Pron: FAY-koh-SKOHP

Word Analysis

phaco/ scope

lens/ instrument for looking

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100
Q

retinoscope

eye

Diagnostic procedure

Objective

A

Def: instrument for looking at the retina

Pron: RET-in-aw-SKOP

Word Analysis

retino/ scope

retina/ instrument for looking

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101
Q

retinoscopy

eye

Diagnostic procedure

Objective

A

Def: procedure for looking at the retina

Pron: RET-in-AWS-koh-pee

Word Analysis

retino/ scopy

retina/ looking procedure

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102
Q

tonometer

eye

Diagnostic procedure

Objective

A

Def: instrument for measuring tension or pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure)

Pron: TOH-naw-MEE-tir

Word Analysis

tono/ meter

tension/ instrument for measuring

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103
Q

binocular

eye

Professional Terms

Objective

A

Def: pertaining to both eyes

Pron: bai-NAW-kyoo-lar

Word Analysis

bin/ ocul/ ar

two/ eye/ pertaining to

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104
Q

iridokinesis

eye

Professional Terms

Objective

A

Def: the movement of the iris

Pron: IR-ir-doh-kin-EE-sis

Word Analysis

irido/ kinesis

iris/ movement

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105
Q

lacrimation

eye

Professional Terms

Objective

A

Def: formation of tears (i.e., crying)

Pron: LAH-krih-MAY-shun

Word Analysis

lacrim/ ation

tear/ condition

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106
Q

nasolacrimal

eye

Professional Terms

Objective

A

Def: pertaining to the nose and tear system

Pron: NAY-zoh-LAH-krih-mal

Word Analysis

naso/ lacrim/ al

nose/ tear/ pertaining to

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107
Q

ophthalmic

eye

Professional Terms

Objective

A

Def: pertaining to the eye

Pron: awf-THAL-mik

Word Analysis

ophthalm/ ic

eye/ pertaining to

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108
Q

ophthalmologist

eye

Professional Terms

Objective

A

Def: eye specialist

Pron: AWF-thal-MAW-loh-jist

Word Analysis

ophthalmo/ logist

eye/ specialist

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109
Q

optic

eye

Professional Terms

Objective

A

Def: pertaining to the eye

Pron: AWP-tik

Word Analysis

opt/ ic

eye/ pertaining to

110
Q

optokinetic

eye

Professional Terms

Objective

A

Def: pertaining to eye movement

Pron: AWP-toh-kih-NEH-tik

Word Analysis

opto/ kinet/ ic

eye/ movement/ pertaining to

111
Q

optometrist

eye

Professional Terms

Objective

A

Def: specialist in measuring the eye

Pron: awp-TAW-meh-trist

Word Analysis

opto/ metr/ ist

eye/ measure/ specialist

112
Q

retinal

eye

Professional Terms

Objective

A

Def: pertaining to the retina

Pron: REH-tih-nal

Word Analysis

retin/ al

retina/ pertaining to

113
Q

blepharedema

eye

Outer Structures and Vision

Objective

A

Def: eyelid swelling

Pron: BLEF-ar-eh-DEE-mah

Word Analysis

blephar/ edema

eyelid/ swelling

114
Q

blepharoptosis

eye

Outer Structures and Vision

Objective

A

Def: drooping eyelid

Pron: BLEF-ar-awp-TOH-sis

Word Analysis

blepharo/ ptosis

eyelid/ drooping condition

115
Q

blepharopyorrhea

eye

Outer Structures and Vision

Objective

A

Def: discharge of pus from the eyelid

Pron: BLEF-ah-roh-PAI-oh-REE-ah

Word Analysis

blepharo/ pyo/ rrhea

eyelid/ pus/ discharge

116
Q

dacryolith

eye

Outer Structures and Vision

Objective

A

Def: hard formation (stone) in the tear system

Pron: DAK-ree-oh-lith

Word Analysis

dacryo/ lith

tear/ stone

117
Q

dacryopyorrhea

eye

Outer Structures and Vision

Objective

A

Def: discharge of pus in tears

Pron: DAK-ree-oh-pai-REE-ah

Word Analysis

dacryo/ pyo/ rrhea

tear/ pus/ discharge

118
Q

ectropion *

eye

Outer Structures and Vision

Objective

A

Def: outward turning of the eyelid, away form the eye

Pron: ek-TROH-pee-on

Word Analysis

ec/ tropion

out/ turn

119
Q

entropion

eye

Outer Structures and Vision

Objective

A

Def: inward turning of the eyelid toward the eye

Pron: en-TROH-pee-on

Word Analysis

en/ tropion

in/ turn

120
Q

exophthalmus

eye

Outer Structures and Vision

Objective

A

Def: protrusion of the eyes out of the eye socket

Pron: EKS-of-THAL-mus

Word Analysis

ex/ ophthalmus

out/ eye

121
Q

nystagmus *

eye

Outer Structures and Vision

Objective

A

Def: involuntary back-and-forth movement of the eyes

Pron: nih-STAG-mus

Word Analysis

from Greek, for “to nod”

122
Q

strabismus *

eye

Outer Structures and Vision

Objective

A

Def: condition where the eyes deviate when looking at the same object

Pron: struh-BIZ-mus

Word Analysis

from Latin, for “to squint”

123
Q

esotropia

eye

Outer Structures and Vision

Objective

A

Def: inward turning of the eye, toward the nose

Pron: AY-soh-TROH-pee-ah

Word Analysis

eso/ trop/ ia

inward/ turn/ condition

124
Q

exotropia

eye

Outer Structures and Vision

Objective

A

Def: outward turning of the eye away from the nose

Pron: EK-soh-TROH-pee-ah

Word Analysis

exo/ trop/ ia

outward/ turn/ condition

125
Q

keratomalacia

eye

Sclera

Objective

A

Def: abnormal softening of the cornea

Pron: ker-AH-toh-mah-LAY-shah

Word Analysis

kerato/ malacia

cornea/ softening

126
Q

pterygium

eye

Sclera

Objective

A

Def: winglike growth of conjunctival tissue extending to the cornea

Pron: ter-IH-jee-um

Word Analysis

from Greek, for “wing”

Note: Think of the pterodactyl, a flying dinosaur whose name means “winged fingers.”

127
Q

scleromalacia

eye

Sclera

Objective

A

Def: abnormal softening of the sclera

Pron: SKLEH-roh-mah-LAY-shah

Word Analysis

sclero/ malacia

sclera/ softening

128
Q

papilledema

eye

Choroid/ Retina

Objective

A

Def: swelling of the optic nerve where it enters the retina

Pron: PAH-pil-ah-DEE-mah

Word Analysis

papill/ edema

nipple/ swelling

Note: Papilla is the term for the place in the back of the eye where the opic nerve enters the retina. It looks like a nipple, so that is what they named it.

129
Q

phacomalacia

eye

Choroid/ Retina

Objective

A

Def: abnormal softening of the lens

Pron: FAH-koh-mah-LAY-shah

Word Analysis

phaco/ malacia

lens/ softening

130
Q

phacosclerosis

eye

Choroid/ Retina

Objective

A

Def: abnormal hardening of the lens

Pron: FAH-koh-skleh-ROH-sis

Word Analysis

phaco/ scler/ osis

lens/ hardening/ condition

131
Q

audiogram

ear

Diagnostic Procedures

Objective

A

Def: record produced by an audiometer

Pron: AW-dee-oh-GRAM

Word Analysis

audio/ gram

hearing/ record

132
Q

audiometer

ear

Diagnostic Procedures

Objective

A

Def: instrument for measuring hearing

Pron: aw-dee-AW-meh-ter

Word Analysis

audio/ meter

hearing/ instrument for measuring

133
Q

audiometry

ear

Diagnostic Procedures

Objective

A

Def: procedure for measuring

Pron: aw-dee-AW-meh=tree

Word Analysis

audio/ metry

hearing/ measuring process

134
Q

otoscope

ear

Diagnostic Procedures

Objective

A

Def: instrument for looking in the ear

Pron: OH-toh-SKOHP

Word Analysis

oto/ scope

ear/ instrument for looking

135
Q

otoscopy

ear

Diagnostic Procedures

Objective

A

Def: procedure for examining the ear

Pron: oh-TAW-skoh-pee

Word Analysis

oto/ scopy

ear/ looking procedure

136
Q

pneumatic otoscopy

ear

Diagnostic Procedures

Objective

A

Def: procedure for examining the ear using air

Pron: noo-MA-tik oh-TAW-skoh-pee

Word Analysis

pneumat/ ic oto/ scopy

air/ pertaining to ear/ looking procedure.

Note: Air is pushed against the eardrum to see how much it moves. Less movement indicates that fluid has built up - an indicator of otitis media.

137
Q

salpingoscope

ear

Diagnostic Procedures

Objective

A

Def: instrument for examining the eustachian tubes

Pron: sal-PING-goh-skohp

Word Analysis

salpingo/ scope

eustachian tube/ instrument for looking

138
Q

tympanometry

ear

Diagnostic Procedures

Objective

A

Def: procedure for measuring the eardrum

Pron: tim-pan-AW-meh-tree

Word Analysis

tympano/ metry

eardrum/ measuring process

Note: In this context, measurement is not about size of the eardrum, but about how much it moves

139
Q

audiologist

ear

Professional Terms

Objective

A

Def: hearing specialist

Pron: aw-dee-AW-loh-jist

Word Analysis

audio/ logist

hearing/ specialist

140
Q

aural

ear

Professional Terms

Objective

A

Def: pertaining to the ear

Pron: AW-ral

Word Analysis

aur/ al

ear/ pertaining to

141
Q

otolaryngologist *

ear

Professional Terms

Objective

A

Def: specialist in the ear and throat

Pron: OH-toh-LAH-rin-GAW-loh-jist

Word Analysis

oto/ laryngo/ logist

ear/ throat/ specialist

142
Q

otoneurologist

ear

Professional Terms

Objective

A

Def: specialist in the nerve connections between the ear and brain

Pron: OH-toh-nih-RAW-loh-jist

Word Analysis

oto/ neuro/ logist

ear/ nerve specialist

143
Q

otorhinolaryngologist

ear

Professional Terms

Objective

A

Def: specialist in the ear, nose, and throat

Pron: OH-toh-RAI-noh-LAH-rin-GAW-loh-jist

Word Analysis

oto/ rhino/ laryngo/ logist

ear/ nose/ throat/ specialist

144
Q

otosteal

ear

Professional Terms

Objective

A

Def: pertaining to the bones of the ear

Pron: oh-TAWS-tee-all

Word Analysis

ot/ oste/ al

ear/ bone/ pertaining to

145
Q

salpingopharyngeal

ear

Professional Terms

Objective

A

Def: pertaining to the eustachian tubes and the throat

Pron: sal-PING-goh-fah-RIN-jee-al

Word Analysis

salpingo/ pharyng/ eal

eustachian tube/ throat/ pertaining to

146
Q

ceruminoma

ear

Outer Ear

Objective

A

Def: benign tumor of the cerumen-secreting glands of the ear

Pron: seh-ROO-min-OH-mah

Word Analysis

cerumin/ oma

ear wax/ tumor

147
Q

ceruminosis

ear

Outer Ear

Objective

A

Def: excessive formation of ear wax

Pron: seh-ROO-min-OH-sis

Word Analysis

cerumin/ osis

ear wax/ condition

148
Q

macrotia

ear

Outer Ear

Objective

A

Def:abnormally large ears

Pron: mah-KROH-shee-ah

Word Analysis

macr/ ot/ ia

big/ ear/ condition

149
Q

microtia

ear

Outer Ear

Objective

A

Def: abnormally smalle ars

Pron: mai-KROH-shee-ah

Word Analysis

micr/ ot/ ia

small/ ear/ condition

150
Q

otopyorrhea

ear

Outer Ear

Objective

A

Def: discharge of pus from the ears

Pron: OH-toh-PAI-oh-REE-ah

Word Analysis

oto/ pyo/ rrhea

ear/ pus/ discharge

151
Q

otosclerosis *

ear

middle ear

Objective

A

Def: hearing loss caused by the hardening of the bones of the middle ear

Pron: OH-toh-skleh-ROH-sis

Word Analysis

oto/ scler/ osis

ear/ hardening/ condition

152
Q

tympanic perforation

ear

middle ear

Objective

A

Def: tear or hole in the eardrum

Pron: tim-PAN-ik per-fer-AY-shun

Word Analysis

tympan/ ic per/ for/ ation

eardrum/ pertaining to/ through/ pierce/ condition

153
Q

tympanosclerosis

ear

middle ear

Objective

A

Def: hardening of the eardrum

Pron: tim-PAN-oh-skleh-ROH-sis

Word Analysis

tympano/ scler/ osis

eardrum/ hardening/ condition

154
Q

blepharitis

eye

outer structures and vision

assessment

A

Def: eyelid inflammation

Pron: BLEF-ah-RAI-tis

Word Analysis

blephar/itis

eyelid/ inflammation

155
Q

blepharoconjuntivitis

eye

outer structures and vision

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the eyelid and conjuctiva

Pron: BLEF-ah-roh-con-JUNK-tih-VAI-tis

Word Analysis

blepharo/ conjuntiv/ itis

eyelid/ conjunctiva/ inflammation

156
Q

dacryocystitis

eye

outer structures and vision

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the tear sac

Pron: DAK-ree-oh-sis-TAI-tis

Word Analysis

dacryo/ cyst/ itis

tear/ sac/ inflammation

157
Q

dacryoadenitis *

eye

outer structures and vision

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the tear gland

Pron: DAK-ree-oh-AD-en-AI-tis

Word Analysis

dacryo/ aden/ its

tear/ gland/ inflammation

158
Q

dacryohemorrhea

eye

outer structures and vision

assessment

A

Def: discharge of blood in tears

Pron: DAK-ree-oh-HEH-moh-REE-ah

Word Analysis

dacryo/ hemo/ rrhea

tear/ blood/ discharge

159
Q

dacryolithiasis

eye

outer structures and vision

assessment

A

Def: presence of hard formations (stones) in the tear system

Pron: DAK-ree-oh-lih-THAI-ah-sis

Word Analysis

dacryo/ lith/ iasis

tear/ stone/ presence

160
Q

dacryostenosis

eye

outer structures and vision

assessment

A

Def: narrowing of the tear duct

Pron: DAK-ree-oh-steh-NOH-sis

Word Analysis

dacryo/ sten/ osis

tear/ narrowing/ condition

161
Q

glaucoma

eye

outer structures and vision

assessment

A

Def: eye disease that causes vision loss by damaging the optic nerve

Pron: glaw-KOH-mah

Word Analysis

from a Greek word meaning “gray-eyed”

Note: although you might think that this word has an -oma suffix and refers to a tumor, it is actually a Greek word that means “gray-eyed” and refers to the fact that until the 1700s doctors didn’t distinguish between cataracts and glaucoma.

162
Q

oculomycosis

eye

outer structures and vision

assessment

A

Def: fungal eye condition

Pron: AW-kyoo-loh-mai-KOH-sis

Word Analysis

oculo/ myc/ osis

eye/ fungus/ condition

163
Q

oculopathy

eye

outer structures and vision

assessment

A

Def: eye disease

Pron: AW-kyoo-LAW-pah-thee

Word Analysis

oculo/ pathy

eye/ disease

164
Q

ophthalmatrophy

eye

outer structures and vision

assessment

A

Def: atrophy (wasting away) of the eye

Pron: AWF-thal-MAW-troh-fee

Word Analysis

ophthalm/ a/ trophy

eye/ no/ nourishment

165
Q

ophthalmomyitis

eye

outer structures and vision

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the eye muscles

Pron: awf-THAL-moh-mai-AI-tis

Word Analysis

ophthalmo/ my/ itis

eye/ muscle/ inflammation

166
Q

ophthalmopathy

eye

outer structures and vision

assessment

A

Def: eye disease

Pron: AWF-thal-MOH-pah-thee

Word Analysis

ophthalmo/ pathy

eye/ disease

167
Q

trichiasis *

eye

outer structures and vision

assessment

A

Def: condition caused by eyelashes growing backward and coming in contact with the eye

Pron: trih-KAI-ah-sis

Word Analysis

trich/ iasis

hair/ presence

168
Q

conjunctivitis

eye

sclera

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the conjunctiva (also known as pink eye)

Pron: con-JUNK-tih-VAI-tis

Word Analysis

conjunctiv/ itis

conjunctiva/ inflammation

169
Q

keratitis

eye

sclera

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the cornea

Pron: KEH-ah-TAI-tis

Word Analysis

kerat/ itis

cornea/ inflammation

170
Q

keratopathy *

eye

sclera

assessment

A

Def: disease of the cornea

Pron: KEH-rah-TOP-ah-thee

Word Analysis

kerato/ pathy

cornea/ disease

171
Q

sclerectasia

eye

sclera

assessment

A

Def: overexpansion of the sclera

Pron: SKLER-ek-TAY-zhah

Word Analysis

scler/ ectas/ ia

sclera/ expansion/ condition

172
Q

scleroiritis

eye

sclera

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the sclera and iris

Pron: SKLER-oh-ai-RAI-tis

Word Analysis

sclero/ ir/ itis

sclera/ iris/ inflammation

173
Q

sclerokeratitis

eye

sclera

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the sclera and cornea

Pron: SKLER-oh-KEH-rah-TAI-tis

Word Analysis

sclero/ kerat/ itis

sclera/ cornea/ inflammation

174
Q

sclerokeratoiritis

eye

sclera

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the sclera, cornea, and iris

Pron: SKLER-oh-KEH-ra-toh-ai-RAI-tis

Word Analysis

sclero/ kerato/ ir/ itis

sclera/ cornea/ iris/ inflammation

175
Q

aniridia *

eye

choroid/retina

assessment

A

Def: absence of an iris

Pron: AN-ih-RIH-dee-ah

Word Analysis

an/ irid/ ia

no/ iris/ condition

176
Q

aphakia *

eye

choroid/retina

assessment

A

Def: absence of a lens

Pron: ah-FAY-kee-ia

Word Analysis

a/ phak/ ia

no/ lens/ condition

177
Q

cataract

eye

choroid/retina

assessment

A

Def: opacity (cloudiness) of the lens of the eye

Pron: KAT-ah-RAKT

Word Analysis

from Latin, for “waterfall”

178
Q

corneal abrasion

eye

choroid/retina

assessment

A

Def: scratch on the cornea

Pron: KOR-nee-al a-BRAY-zhun

Word Analysis

corne/ al ab/ rasion

cornea/ pertaining to away/ rubbing

179
Q

cyclokeratitis

eye

choroid/retina

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the ciliary body and cornea

Pron: SAI-cloh-keh-rah-TAI-tis

Word Analysis

cyclo/ kerat/ itis

ciliary body/ cornea/ inflammation

180
Q

endophthalmitis

eye

choroid/retina

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the inside of the eye (often a complication from intraocular surgery)

Pron: EN-dof-thal-MAI-tis

Word Analysis

end/ ophthalm/ itis

inside/ eye/ inflammation

181
Q

iridemia

eye

choroid/retina

assessment

A

Def: bleeding from the iris

Pron: EAR-ih-DEE-mee-ah

Word Analysis

irid/ emia

iris/ blood condition

182
Q

iridocyclitis

eye

choroid/retina

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the iris and ciliary body

Pron: EAR-ih-doh-sia-KLAI-tis

Word Analysis

irido/ cycl/ itis

iris/ ciliary body/ inflammation

183
Q

iridokeratitis

eye

choroid/retina

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the iris and cornea

Pron: EAR-ih-doh-keh-rah-TAI-tis

Word Analysis

irido/ kerat/ itis

iris/ cornea/ inflammation

184
Q

iridopathy

eye

choroid/retina

assessment

A

Def: disease of the iris

Pron: EAR-ih-DOP-ah-thee

Word Analysis

irido/ pathy

iris/ disease

185
Q

iritis

eye

choroid/retina

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the irs

Pron: ai-RAI-tis

Word Analysis

ir/ itis

iris/ inflammation

186
Q

optic neuritis

eye

choroid/retina

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the optic nerve

Pron: OP-tik nir-AI-tis

Word Analysis

opt/ ic neur/itis

eye/ pertaining to nerve/ inflammation

187
Q

phakitis

eye

choroid/retina

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the lens

Pron: fah-KAI-tis

Word Analysis

phak/ itis

lens/ inflammation

188
Q

retinitis

eye

choroid/retina

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the retina

Pron: REH-tih-NAI-tis

Word Analysis

retin/ iits

retina/ inflammation

189
Q

retinopathy

eye

choroid/retina

assessment

A

Def: disease of the retina

Pron: REH-tih-NOP-ah-thee

Word Analysis

retino/ pathy

retina/ disease

190
Q

retinosis

eye

choroid/retina

assessment

A

Def: retinal condition

Pron: REH-tih-NOH-sis

Word Analysis

retin/ osis

retina/ condition

191
Q

cerumen impaction

ear

outer ear

assessment

A

Def: buildup of ear wax blocking ear canal

Pron: SEH-roo-men im-PAK-shun

Word Analysis

cerumen im/ pac/ tion

ear wax in/ drive/ condition

192
Q

mastoiditis

ear

outer ear

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the mastoid

Pron: MAS-toi-DAI-tis

Word Analysis

mastoid/ itis

mastoid/ inflammation

193
Q

mastoiditis

ear

outer ear

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the mastoid

Pron: MAS-toi-DAI-tis

Word Analysis

mastoid/ itis

mastoid/ inflammation

194
Q

otitis externa *

ear

outer ear

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the outer ear

Pron: oh-TAI-tis eks-TERN-nah

Word Analysis

ot/ itis/ externa

ear/ inflammation/ outside

195
Q

otomycosis *

ear

outer ear

assessment

A

Def: fungal ear condition

Pron: oh-toh-mai-KOH-sis

Word Analysis

oto/ myc/ osis

ear/ fungus/ condtion

196
Q

aerotitis *

ear

middle ear

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the ear caused by air

Pron: AIR-oh-TAI-tis

Word Analysis

aer/ ot/ itis

air/ ear/ inflammation

Note: this one is tricky because, unless you are careful, you will be tempted to miss the ot root in the middle. Most people want to divide the word aero + itis. The problem is the t in the middle/ That is your clue that a root is hiding in the middle.

197
Q

conductive hearing loss *

ear

middle ear

assessment

A

Def: hearing loss caused by sound not getting to the middle/ inner ear (due to blockages)

Pron: con-DUK-tiv

Word Analysis

con/ duct/ ive

together/ lead/ pertaining to

198
Q

myringitis

ear

middle ear

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the eardrum

Pron: MIR-in-JAI-tis

Word Analysis

myring/ itis

eardrum/ inflammation

199
Q

myringodermatitis *

ear

middle ear

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the eardrum and surrounding skin

Pron: mir-IN-goh-DER-mah-TAI-tis

Word Analysis

myringo/ dermat/ itis

eardrum/ skin/ inflammation

200
Q

myringomycosis

ear

middle ear

assessment

A

Def: fungal condition of the eardrum

Pron: mih-IN-goh-mai-KOH-sis

Word Analysis

myringo/ myc/ osis

eardrum/ fungus/ condition

201
Q

otitis media

ear

middle ear

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the middle ear

Pron: oh-TAI-tis MEH-dee-ah

Word Analysis

ot/ itis media

ear/ inflammation middle

202
Q

otosclerosis

ear

middle ear

assessment

A

Def: hearing loss caused by the hardening of the bones of the middle ear

Pron: oh-toh-skleh-ROH-sis

Word Analysis

oto/ scler/ osis

ear/ hardening/ condition

203
Q

rhinosalpingitis

ear

middle ear

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the nose and eustachian tubes

Pron: RAI-noh-SAL-pin-JAI-tis

Word Analysis

rhino/ salping/ itis

nose/ eustachian/ tube inflammation

204
Q

acoustic neuroma

ear

inner ear

assessment

A

Def: tumor on the acoustic nerve

Pron: ah-KOO-stik nir-OH-mah

Word Analysis

acous/ tic neur/ oma

hearing/ pertaining to nerve/ tumor

205
Q

cochleitis

ear

inner ear

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the cochlea

Pron: KOH-klee-AI-tis

Word Analysis

cochle/ itis

cochlea/ inflammation

206
Q

labyrinthitis

ear

inner ear

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the labyrinth

Pron: LAB-uh-rinth-AI-tis

Word Analysis

labyrinth/ itis

labyrinth/ inflammation

207
Q

sensorineural hearing loss

ear

inner ear

assessment

A

Def: hearing loss caused by sound not being transmitted from the inner ear to the brain (due to problems with the sensory organs or nerves)

Pron: SEN-sor-ee-NIR-al

Word Analysis

sensori/ neur/ al

sense/ nerve/ pertaining to

208
Q

vestibular neuritis *

ear

inner ear

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the vestibular nerve

Pron: ves-TIH-byoo-lar nir-AI-tis

Word Analysis

vestibul/ ar neur/itis

vestibule/ pertaining to nerve/ inflammation

209
Q

vestibulitis *

ear

inner ear

assessment

A

Def: inflammation of the vestibule

Pron: ves-TIH-byoo-LAI-tis

Word Analysis

vestibul/ itis

vestibule/ inflammation

210
Q

miotic *

eye

pharmacology

plan

A

Def: drug that causes the abnormal contraction of the pupil

Pron: mai-AW-tik

Word Analysis

miot/ ic

constriction/ pertaining to

211
Q

mydriatic *

eye

pharmacology

plan

A

Def: drug that causes the abnormal dilation of the pupil

Pron: MID-ree-AT-ik

Word Analysis

mydriat/ ic

dilation/ pertaining to

212
Q

cycloplegic *

eye

pharmacology

plan

A

Def: drug that paralyzes the ciliary body

Pron: SAI-kloh-PLEE-jik

Word Analysis

cyclo/ pleg/ ic

ciliary body/ paralysis/ pertaining to

213
Q

intravitreal antibiotics *

eye

pharmacology

plan

A

Def: antibiotics administered directly into the vitreous gel liquid

Pron: IN-trah-VEE-tree-al AN-tai-bai-AW-tiks

Word Analysis

intra/ vitre/ al anti/ biot/ ics

inside/ vitreous/ pertaining to against/ life/ agent

214
Q

ceruminolytic *

ear

pharmacology

plan

A

Def: drug that aids in the breakdown or ear wax

Pron: seh-ROO-min-oh-LIH-tik

Word Analysis

cerumino/ lytic

ear wax/ breakdown agent

215
Q

ototoxic*

ear

pharmacology

plan

A

Def: drug that is damaging to the ear/ hearing

Pron: OH-toh-TOK-sik

Word Analysis

oto/ tox/ ic

ear/ poision/ pertaining to

216
Q

blepharoplasty

Outer structures and Vision

eye procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical reconstruction of the eyelid

Pron: BLEF-ah-roh-PLAS-tee

Word Analysis

blepharo/ plasty

eyelid/ reconstruction

217
Q

blepharotomy

Outer Structures and Vision

eye procedures

plan

A

Def: incision into the eyelid

Pron: BLEF-ah-RAW-toh-mee

Word Analysis

blepharo/ tomy

eyelid/ incision

218
Q

dacryoadenectomy

Outer Structures and Vision

eye procedures

plan

A

Def: removal of the tear gland

Pron: DAK-ree-oh-AD-en-EK-toh-mee

Word Analysis

dacryo/ aden/ ectomy

tear/ gland/ removal

219
Q

dacryocystectomy

Outer Structures and Vision

eye procedures

plan

A

Def: removal of the tear sac

Pron: DAK-ree-oh-sis-TEK-toh-mee

Word Analysis

dacryo/ cyst/ ectomy

tear/ sac/ removal

220
Q

dacryocystorhinostomy

Outer Structures and Vision

eye procedures

plan

A

Def: creation of an opening between the tear sac and the nose

Pron: DAK-ree-oh-SIS-toh-rai-NAWS-toh-mee

Word Analysis

dacryo/ cysto/ rhino/ stomy

tear/ sac/ nose/ opening

221
Q

dacryocystotomy

Outer Structures and Vision

eye procedures

plan

A

Def: incision into the tear sac

Pron: DAK-ree-oh-sis-TAWT-oh-mee

Word Analysis

dacryo/ cysto/ tomy

tear/ sac/ incision

222
Q

enucleation

Outer Structures and Vision

eye procedures

plan

A

Def: removal of an eye

Pron: eh-NOO-clee-AY-shun

Word Analysis

e/ nucle/ ation

out/ nucleus/ procedure

223
Q

oculoplasty

Outer Structures and Vision

eye procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical reconstruction of the eye

Pron: AW-kyoo-loh-PLAS-tee

Word Analysis

oculo/ plasty

eye/ reconstruction

224
Q

ophthalmectomy

Outer Structures and Vision

eye procedures

plan

A

Def: removal of the eye

Pron: AWF-thal-MEK-toh-mee

Word Analysis

ophthalm/ ectomy

eye/ removal

225
Q

corneal transplant

sclera

eye procedures

plan

A

Def: replacement of the damaged cornea with donated tissue

Pron: KOR-nee-al TRANZ-plant

Word Analysis

corne/al trans/ plant

cornea/ pertaining to across/ place

226
Q

keratoplasty

sclera

eye procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical reconstruction of the cornea

Pron: ker-A-toh-PLAS-tee

Word Analysis

kerato/ plasty

cornea/ reconstruction

227
Q

keratotomy

sclera

eye procedures

plan

A

Def: incision into the cornea

Pron: KER-ah-TAW-toh-mee

Word Analysis

kerato/ tomy

cornea/ incision

228
Q

sclerotomy

sclera

eye procedures

plan

A

Def: incision into the sclera

Pron: skler-AW-toh-mee

Word Analysis

sclero/ tomy

sclera/ incision

229
Q

cyclotomy

choroid/ retina

eye procedures

plan

A

Def: incision into the ciliary body

Pron: sai-KLAW-toh-mee

Word Analysis

cyclo/ tomy

ciliary body/ incision

230
Q

intraocular lens implant

choroid/ retina

eye procedures

plan

A

Def: insertion of a new lens inside the eye

Pron: IN-trah-AW-kyoo-lar lenz IM-plant

Word Analysis

intra/ ocul/ ar lens im/ implant

inside/ eye/ pertaining to lens in/ place

231
Q

iridectomy

choroid/ retina

eye procedures

plan

A

Def: iridectomy

Pron: EAR-id-EK-toh-mee

Word Analysis

irid/ ec/ tomy

iris/ out/ incision

232
Q

iridocyclectomy

choroid/ retina

eye procedures

plan

A

Def: removal of the iris and ciliary body

Pron: EAR-ih-doh-sai-KLEK-toh-mee

Word Analysis

irido/ cycl/ ectomy

iris/ ciliary body/ removal

233
Q

iridotomy

choroid/ retina

eye procedures

plan

A

Def: incision into the iris

Pron: EAR-id-AW-toh-mee

Word Analysis

irido/ tomy

iris/ incision

234
Q

phacoemulsification

choroid/ retina

eye procedures

plan

A

Def: fragmentation of an existing lens in order to remove and replace it

Pron: FAY-koh-ee-MUL-sih-fih-KAY-shun

Word Analysis

phaco/ emulsific/ ation

lens/ mix up/ condition

235
Q

retinopexy

choroid/ retina

eye procedures

plan

A

Def: surgical fixation

Pron: reh-TIH-noh-PEK-see

Word Analysis

retino/ pexy

retina/ surgical fixation

236
Q

retinotomy

choroid/ retina

eye procedures

plan

A

Def: incision into the retina

Pron: REH-tih-NAW-toh-mee

Word Analysis

retino/ tomy

retina/ incision

237
Q

vitrectomy

choroid/ retina

eye procedures

plan

A

Def: removal of the vitreous liquid from the eye

Pron: vih-TREK-toh-mee

Word Analysis

vitr/ ectomy

vitreous/ removal

238
Q

auditory prosthesis

outer ear

ear procedures and treatments

plan

A

Def: hearing aid

Pron: AW-dih-TOR-ee praws-THEE-sis

Word Analysis

auditory pros/ thesis

hearing toward/ place

239
Q

ceruminolysis

outer ear

ear procedures and treatments

plan

A

Def: breakdown of ear wax

Pron: seh-ROO-min-AW-lih-sis

Word Analysis

cerumino/ lysis

ear wax/ loose

240
Q

ear lavage

outer ear

ear procedures and treatments

plan

A

Def: rinsing/ washing the external ear canal (usually to remove ear wax)

Pron: ee-ir lah-VAJ

Word Analysis

from Latin, for “to wash, bathe”

Note: it’s the origin of the England word lavatory.

241
Q

mastoidocentesis

outer ear

ear procedures and treatments

plan

A

Def: puncture of the mastoid

Pron: mas-TOY-doh-sin-TEE-sis

Word Analysis

mastoido/ centesis

mastoid/ puncture

242
Q

otoplasty

outer ear

ear procedures and treatments

plan

A

Def: surgical reconstruction of the ear

Pron: OH-toh-PLAS-tee

Word Analysis

oto/ plasty

ear/ reconstruction

243
Q

myringectomy

middle ear

ear procedures and treatments

plan

A

Def: removal of the eardrum

Pron: MIR-in-JEK-toh-mee

Word Analysis

myring/ ectomy

eardrum/ removal

244
Q

myringoplasty

middle ear

ear procedures and treatments

plan

A

Def: surgical reconstruction of the eardrum

Pron: mir-IN-goh-PLAS-tee

Word Analysis

myringo/ plasty

eardrum/ reconstruction

245
Q

myringotomy

middle ear

ear procedures and treatments

plan

A

Def: incision into the eardrum

Pron: mir-in-GAW-toh-mee

Word Analysis

myringo/ tomy

eardrum/ incision

246
Q

tympanocentesis

middle ear

ear procedures and treatments

plan

A

Def: puncture of the eardrum

Pron: tim-PAN-oh-sin-TEE-sis

Word Analysis

tympano/ centesis

eardrum/ puncture

247
Q

tympanolabyrinthopexy

middle ear

ear procedures and treatments

plan

A

Def: surgical fixation of the eardrum to the labyrinth

Pron: tim-PAN-oh-lah-buh-RINTH-oh-PEK-see

Word Analysis

tympano/ labyrintho/ pexy

eardrum/ labyrinth/ surgical fixation

248
Q

tympanoplasty

middle ear

ear procedures and treatments

plan

A

Def: surgical reconstruction of the eardrum

Pron: tim-PAN-oh-PLAS-tee

Word Analysis

tympano/ plasty

eardrum/ reconstruction

249
Q

tympanostomy

middle ear

ear procedures and treatments

plan

A

Def: the creation of an opening in the eardrum

Pron: TIM-pan-AW-stoh-mee

Word Analysis

tympano/ stomy

eardrum/ opening

250
Q

cochlear implant

inner ear

ear procedures and treatments

plan

A

Def: an electronic device that stimulates the cochlea; it can give a sense of sound to those who are profoundly deaf

Pron: KOH-klee-ar IM-plant

Word Analysis

cochle/ ar im/ plant

cochlea/ pertaining to in/ place

251
Q

labyrinthectomy

inner ear

ear procedures and treatments

plan

A

Def: removal of the labyrinth

Pron: LAB-uh-rinth-EK-toh-mee

Word Analysis

labyrinth/ ectomy

labyrinth/ removal

252
Q

labyrinthotomy

inner ear

ear procedures and treatments

plan

A

Def: incision into the labyrinth

Pron: LAB-uh-rinth-AW-toh-mee

Word Analysis

labyrintho/ tomy

labyrinth/ incision

253
Q

vestibulotomy

inner ear

ear procedures and treatments

plan

A

Def: incision into the vestibule

Pron: ves-TIH-byoo-LAW-toh-mee

Word Analysis

vestibulo/ tomy

vestibule/ incision

254
Q

ARMD

abbreviation

A

Def: age-related macular degeneration

255
Q

HEENT

abbreviation

A

Def: head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat

256
Q

IOL

abbreviation

A

Def: intraocular lens

257
Q

IOP

abbreviation

A

Def: intraocular pressure

258
Q

LASIK

abbreviation

A

Def: laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis

259
Q

OD

abbreviation

A

Def: right eye (from Latin- oculus dexter)

260
Q

OS

abbreviation

A

Def: left eye (from Latin- oculus sinister)

261
Q

OU

abbreviation

A

Def: both eyes (from Latin-oculus uterque)

262
Q

PERRLA

abbreviation

A

Def: pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation

263
Q

VA

abbreviation

A

Def: visual acuity

264
Q

VF

abbreviation

A

Def: visual field

265
Q

AD

abbreviation

A

Def: right ear (from Latin- auris dextra)

266
Q

AOM

abbreviation

A

Def: acute otitis media

267
Q

AS

abbreviation

A

Def: left ear (from Latin- auris sinistra)

268
Q

AU

abbreviation

A

Def: both ears (from Latin- auris utraque)

269
Q

EENT

abbreviation

A

Def: eye, ear, nose, and throat

270
Q

ENT

abbreviation

A

Def: ear, nose, and throat

271
Q

OM

abbreviation

A

Def: otitis media

272
Q

TM

abbreviation

A

Def: tympanic membrane

Medical Terminolgy (10 decks)

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