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Med Terms Unit 12 & 13 - Eyes and Ears Flashcards

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ad lib

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as desired

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ADL

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activities of daily living

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BR

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bed rest

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BRP

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bathroom privileges

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W/C, WC

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wheel chair

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PDR

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physicians’ desk reference

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AMA

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american medical association

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CDC

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center for disease control

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ENT

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Ears, nose and throat specialist (otorhinolaryngologist)

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Kg

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kilogram

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L

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liter

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lb, #

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pound

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ml. mL

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milliliter

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OTC

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over-the-counter (no prescription required)

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oz

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ounce

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DTAP

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diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis

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HepA

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hepatitis A vaccine

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HepB

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hepatitis B vaccine

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Hib

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Haemophilus Influenza B vaccine

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IPV

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polio vaccine (inactivated polio vaccine)

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MMP

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measles, mumps, rubella (vaccine)

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Tdap

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tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis

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VAR

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varicella (chickenpox vaccine)

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diphtheria

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disease caused by a toxin made by bacteria that causes a thick coating in the back of the nose or throat that makes it hard to breathe or swallow

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Tetanus

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Lockjaw, causes painful tightening of muscles and the victim make not be able to open their mouth or swallow.

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Acellular

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vaccines that contain inactivated cells

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Pertussis

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Whooping cough, contagious respiratory disease known for uncontrollable, violent, coughing, making it hard to breath.

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Hepatitis A

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a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. Children often show no symptoms but can pass it onto adults who get very sick

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Hepatitis B

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A liver disease that results from infection with the Hepatitis B virus. Usually spread when blood semen or another body fluid from an infected person enters the body through sexual contact or by sharing needles, syringes or other drug injecting equipment.

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Haemophilus

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a bacterium that can cause a sever infection. common in young children and can result in lifelong disability.

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Polio

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contagious viral illness that in its most severe form causes paralysis, difficulty breathing and sometimes death. It may affect the spinal cord causing muscle weakness and paralysis

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Measles

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contagious viral disease that begins with a fever followed by a cough, runny nose and pink eye. A rash starts on the face and upper neck and spreads down the body.

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Mumps

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contagious disease that leads to painful swelling of the salivary glands. It starts with a fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness and loss of appetite. The salivary glands under the ears or jaw bone become swollen and tender.

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Rubella

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three day measles, contagious viral infection that primarily affects the skin and lymph nodes. transmitted by droplets of the nose or throat that others breathe in. Dangerous to pregnant women.

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Varicella

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chickenpox, common in children, can be spread from person to person through the air, or by contact with fluid from chickenpox blisters. Can lead to severe skin infection, scars, pneumonia, brain damage, or death.

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opt/o, optic/o, ocul/o, ophthalm/o

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eye(s) or vision

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corne/o, kerat/o

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cornea

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cornea

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transparent, outer layer of the eye, maintains shape and protects the inner portion

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cor/o

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pupil

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pupill/o

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pupil

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pupil

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black circular portion of the eye that permits light to enter the eye

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ir/o

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iris

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iris

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colored portion of the eye that surrounds the pupil

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retin/o

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retina

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retina

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converts images into electrical impulses, transmits images to the brain

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blephar/o

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eyelid

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eyelid

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protects the eye from foreign matter, excessive light and impact

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conjunctiv/o

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conjunctiva

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conjunctiva

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mucous membrane lining of the eyelid and sclera

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scler/o

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sclera

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sclera

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white of the eye

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dacry/o

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tear, tear duct

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cataract

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the clouding of the lens of the eye

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glaucoma

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loss of peripheral vision, “tunnel vision”

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strabismus

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crossing of the eyes, “lazy eye”

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astigmatism

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unequal curvature of the cornea, causes the eye not to focus properly

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hyperopia

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“farsightedness” can see far away but not close

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myopia

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“nearsightedness” can’t see far away

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diplopia

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double vision

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monochromatism

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color blind

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nyctalopia

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“night blindness”

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cryoretinopexy

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surgical fixation of the retina by using extreme cold

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cry/o

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cold

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photophobia

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abnormal fear or sensitivity to light

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ophthalmoplegia

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paralysis of the eye muscle

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-plegia

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paralysis

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conjunctivitis

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pink eye

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PERRLA

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pupils are equal, round, responsive to light and accommodation

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aur/o, aur/i, ot/o

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ears

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acous/o, audi/o

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hearing

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tympanic membrane

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transmits sounds and vibrations

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tympan/o

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eardrum

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cochlea

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snail-shaped portion that contains organ of hearing

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cochle/o

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cochlea

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otitis media

A

inflammation of the middle ear

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vertigo

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dizziness, whirling, loss of balance

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tinnitus

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ringing, buzzing or roaring in the hear

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presbycusis

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a progressive hearing loss occurring in old age

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