Diseases Of The Eye KEY TERMS Flashcards
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Atrophy
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A decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue.
2
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Blepharitis
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Inflammation of the eyelid margins.
3
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Chemosis
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Swelling of the conjunctiva.
4
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Conjunctivitis
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Inflammation of the conjunctiva, often referred to as pink eye.
5
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Ectropion
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Outward turning of the eyelid.
6
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Electroretinogram
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A test that measures the electrical activity of the retina.
7
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Entropion
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Inward turning of the eyelid.
8
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Epiphora
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Excessive tearing.
9
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Hyperemia
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Increased blood flow to a tissue.
10
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Hypertrophy
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Increase in the size of an organ or tissue.
11
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Keratitis
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Inflammation of the cornea.
12
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Lacrimal
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Related to tears or the tear-producing glands.
13
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Photophobia
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Sensitivity to light.
14
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Photopigments
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Light-sensitive molecules in the retina.
15
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Sclerosis
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Hardening of tissue, often associated with chronic inflammation.
