Med Term ch11Q. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears

Question 1

inflammation of sclera that is usually associated with infections, chemical injuries, or autoimmune disease

Answer 1

scleritis

Question 2

condition characterized by inward deviation of one eye relative to the other

Answer 2

exotropia

Question 3

pus filled lesion on the eyelid resulting from an infection in a sebaceous gland

Answer 3

hordeolum

Question 4

retina is pulled away from normal position of being attached to the choroid

Answer 4

retinal detachment

Question 5

perception of two images of a single object (double vision)

Answer 5

diplopia

Question 6

color blindness. inability to distinquish colors

Answer 6

monochromatism

Question 7

partial or complete suturing together of the upper and lower eyelids to provide temporary protection when the eyelids are paralyzed

Answer 7

tarsorrhaphy

Question 8

inflammation of the eustachian tube

Answer 8

eustachitis

Question 9

surgical incision of the eardrum to create and opening for the placement of tympanostomy tubes

Answer 9

myringotomy

Question 10

noncancerous growth that develops on the cornea and can become large enough to distort vision

Answer 10

pterygium

Question 11

state of balance

Answer 11

equilibrium

Question 12

surgical replacement of scarred or diseased cornea with clear corneal tissue from donor

Answer 12

corneal transplant or keratoplasty

Question 13

-cusis

Answer 13

hearing

Question 14

kerat/o

Answer 14

hard, cornea

Question 15

-opia

Answer 15

vision condition

Question 16

presby/o

Answer 16

old age

Question 17

scler/o

Answer 17

hard, white of eye

Question 18

incus

Answer 18

also known as anvil

Question 19

malleus

Answer 19

also known as hammer

Question 20

pinna

Answer 20

also known as auricle