eyes and ears Flashcards
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acoustic
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pertaining to sound or hearing
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audiogram
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a recording of the faintest sounds an individual can hear
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auditory
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pertaining to sense of hearing
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aural
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pertaining to the ear
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auriculotemporal
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pertaining to the ear and the temporal part of the skull
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barotitus media
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inflammation of bleeding of the middle of the ear caused by sudden atmospheric changes
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cochlear
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pertaining to snail shaped structure within the middle ear
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labyrinthitis
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inflammation of the inner ear
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mastoiditis
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inflammation of the mastoid process of the temporal bone- usually an extension of an inner ear infection
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myringoplasty
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surgical repair of the eardrum with a tissue graft (also called tympatnoplasy)
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myringotomy
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surgical incision into the ear drum- to release pressure or fluid from inner ear (tubes)
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otalgia
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pain in the ear (ear ache, otodynia)
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otomycosis
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a fungal infection of the external auditory meatus of the ear
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otorrhea
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drainage from the ear
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prebycusis
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loss of hearing due to aging
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purulent
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containing pus
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slpingoscope
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an instrument used to examine the eustachian tubes and the nasopharynx
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serous
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pertaining to producing serum
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stapedectomy
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surgical removal of the stapes (middle ear) and insertion of a graft and prosthesis
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tinnitus
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a ringing or tinkling noise
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vertigo
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disturbance of equalibrium
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cholesteatoma
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a slow growing cystic mass made up of epithelial cell debris and cholesterol found in the middle ear
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deafness, conductive
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hearing loss caused by breakdown of the transmission of sound waves through the middle and external ear
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deafness, sensorineural
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hearing loss caused by the inability of nerve stimuli to be delivered to the brain from the inner ear due to amage to the auditory nerve
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impacted cerumen
an excessive acculmulation of wax
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meniers diseasr
chronic inner ear disease in which there is an over accummulation of endolymph (fluid in the labyringth) charaterized by vertigo and tinnus
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otitus externa
swimmer ear ( infection of the outer ear)
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otitus media
a middle ear infection
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serous otitus media
a collection of fluid in the middle ear that may follow acute otitus media
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suppurative otitus media
a purulent collection of fluid in the middle ear
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otosclerosis
a condition in which the footplate of the stapes becomes immobile and secured to the oval window, resulting in hearing loss
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perforation of the tympanic membrane
rupture of the eardrum
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audimetry
the process of measuring how well an individual hears
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otoscopey
examines outer ear
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rinne test (tuning fork)
an examination that compares bone cinduction and air conduction
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weber test (tuning fork)
an examination used to evaluate acuity and to discover whether hearing deficit is a conductive loss or sensorneural loss
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otoplasty
removal of a portion of ear cartliage to bring the pinna and auricle closer to the head
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stapedectomy
microsurgical removal of the stapes diseased by ostscerosis
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astigmatism
a refractive error causing light rays entering the eye to be focused irregularly on the retina due to an abnormally shaped cornea or lens
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blepharitis
acute or chronic inflammation of the eyelid margins stemming from seborrheic, allergic, or bacterial origin
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blepharoptosis ptosis
occurs when the eyelid partially or entirely covers the eye as a result of a weakened muscle
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blindness
loss of sight
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color blindness (monochromatism)
inability to perceive visual colors sharply
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cataract
the lens in the eye becomes progressively cloudy
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chalazion
a cyst or nodule on the eyelid resulting from an obstruction of the meibomian gland
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conjunctivitis
inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the eyelids and covering the front part of the eyeball
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corneal abrasion
a disruption of the cornea's surface epithelium commonl caused by an eyelash or a scatch from a fingernail
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diabetic retinopathy
occurs as a consequence of long term or poorly controlled diabees in which the tissues of the retina experiance scarring
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ectropion
"turning out" of eyelash margins (especially lower) exposing red tissue
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entropion
turning in of the eyelash margins
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exophthalmia
an abnormal protrusion of the eyeball
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glaucoma
ocular disorder due to increase in itrocular pressure
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hemianopia
blindness in one half of the visual field
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hordeolum (stye)
bacterial infection of an eyelash follicle
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hyperopia
a refraction error n which the lens of the eye can not focus on an image accurately
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hyphema
a bleed into the anterior chamber of the eye
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keatitis
corneal inflammation caused by a micro organism
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mascular degeneration
progressive deterioration of the retinal cells in the macula due to aging also known as ARMD
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myopia
a refractive error in which the lens of the eye can not focus on an image accurately, resulting in impaired distant vision that is blurred (the eyball is longer than normal)
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nyctalopia
inadequate vision at night or in faint lightinh
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nystagmus
vertical horizontal rotart or mixed involuntary movements of the eyes
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ophthalmia
a purulent (containing pus) inflammation of the conjuctive or cornea in a newborn
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presbyopia
a refractive error occurring after the age of 40, when the lens of the eye can not focus on an image accurately due to its decreasing loss of elasticity
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pterygium
an irregular growth developing as a fold in the conjuntiva distends over pupil
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retinal detachment
the partial or complete splitting away of the retina from the pigmented vascular layer called the choroid
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retinal tear
an opening in the retina that allows leakage of vitreous humor
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scleritis
inflammation in the white outside covering of the eyeball
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scotoma
area in one or both eyes that has decreased visual function
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strabismus
failure of the eyes to gaze in the same direction (cross eyed)
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synechia
an adhesion in the eye that develops as a complication of trauma or surgery or as a secondary condition from : cataracts, glaucoma, keratitis or uveitis
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trachoma
an infectious eye disease caused by chlamydia thrachomatis which is chronic and will lead to blindness if not treated
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uveitis
inflammation of all or part of the middle vascular layer of the eye, made up of the iris, the ciliary body and teh choroid
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corneal transplant
surgical transplantation of a cadever into the eye of recipient
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electronystagmography
a group of test used in evaluating the vestibulo ocular reflex
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eletroretinogram ERG
a recording of the changes in the electrical potential of the retina after the stimulation of light
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extracapsular cataract
surgical removal of the anterior segment of the lens capsule along with the lens allowing for the insertion of an intraocular implant
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fluorescein staining
application of a fluorescein stained sterile filter paper strip to visualize a corneal abrasion
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goniscopy
process of viewing the anterior chamber angle of eye for evaluation of normal and abnormal angle structures
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intraocular lens trancplant
surgical removal of cataract and the insertion of a lens
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iridectomy
extraction of a small segment of the iristo open an anterior chamber and permit the flow of aqueous humor- relieving intraocular pressure
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keratoplasty
the transplant of corneal tissue from one human eye to another- also called cornea grafting
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laser in situ keratomileusis
lasik procedure is a form of vision correction for nearsighteness (myopia)
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opthalmoscopy
external examination with an ophthamoscope
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pachymetry
the measurement of the thickness of the cornea
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phacoemulsification
method of removing a lens by using ulra sound to split up into tiny particles that can be suctioned out of the eye
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photo-refractive keratectomy
a procedure in which a few layers of the corneal surface are shaved off to flatten the cornea and reduce myopia
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retinal photcoagulation
use of an argon laser to treat glaucoma
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slit lamp exam
examination of external and internal structures of the eye
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tonometry
the process of determining the intraocular pressure by calculating the resistance of the eyeball to an applied force causing indentation
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trabeculectomy
surgical incision of corneascleral tissue to relieve pressure ( glaucoma)
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trabeculoplasty
aids to drain aqueous humor
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ambiopia
double vision (diplopia)
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amblyopia
reduced vision that is not corrected with lenses
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anisocoria
inequality in the diameter of the pupils
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aphakia
absence of the lens in the eye
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aqueous
watery
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argyll robertson pupil
a pupil that constricts upon accomodation but not in response to light
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biocroscopy
examination of eye uing a slit lamp
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cycloplegia
paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye
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dacryoadentis
inflammation of the tear gland
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dacryorrhea
excessive flow of tears
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diplopia
double vision
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episcleritis
inflammation of the sclera
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extraocular
pertaining to outside the eye
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floaters
one or more spots that float across field of vision
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funduscopy
examination of the fundis of the eye (the base or deepest part)
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iridocyclitis
inflammation of the iris and the ciliary body of an eye
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irisitis
inflammation of the iris
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keratoconus
a cone shaped protrusion at the center of the cornea- no inflammation
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keratomycosis
a fungal growth present on the cornea
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lacrimal
pertaining to tears
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miosis
abnormal constriction of the pupil
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miotic
an agent that causes the pupil to constrict
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mydriasis
abnormal dilation of the pupil
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mydriatic
an agent that causes the pupil to dilate
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nasolarcrimal
pertaining to the nose and tear ducts
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nystagmus
involuntary movement of eyes
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ophthalmologist
a dr
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optometrist
determines vision problems- can prescribe lenses
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ophthalmopathy
an disease of the eyes
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palpebral
pertaining to the eyelid
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papilledema
swelling of the optic nerve
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phacomalacia
softening of the lens of the eye
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photophobia
abnormal sensitivity to light
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pupillary
pertaining to the pupil of the eye
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retinopathy
any disease of the retina
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sclerectomy
removal of a portion of the sclera of the eye
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vitreous
pertaining to the vitreous body of the eye
