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
Lockjaw, causes painful tightening of muscles and the victim make not be able to open their mouth or swallow.
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Acellular
vaccines that contain inactivated cells
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Pertussis
Whooping cough, contagious respiratory disease known for uncontrollable, violent, coughing, making it hard to breath.
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Hepatitis A
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
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
a bacterium that can cause a sever infection. common in young children and can result in lifelong disability.
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Polio
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
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
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
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
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
eye(s) or vision
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corne/o, kerat/o
cornea
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cornea
transparent, outer layer of the eye, maintains shape and protects the inner portion
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cor/o
pupil
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pupill/o
pupil
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pupil
black circular portion of the eye that permits light to enter the eye
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ir/o
iris
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iris
colored portion of the eye that surrounds the pupil
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retin/o
retina
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retina
converts images into electrical impulses, transmits images to the brain
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blephar/o
eyelid
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eyelid
protects the eye from foreign matter, excessive light and impact
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conjunctiv/o
conjunctiva
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conjunctiva
mucous membrane lining of the eyelid and sclera
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scler/o
sclera
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sclera
white of the eye
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dacry/o
tear, tear duct
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cataract
the clouding of the lens of the eye
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glaucoma
loss of peripheral vision, "tunnel vision"
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strabismus
crossing of the eyes, "lazy eye"
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astigmatism
unequal curvature of the cornea, causes the eye not to focus properly
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hyperopia
"farsightedness" can see far away but not close
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myopia
"nearsightedness" can't see far away
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diplopia
double vision
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monochromatism
color blind
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nyctalopia
"night blindness"
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cryoretinopexy
surgical fixation of the retina by using extreme cold
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cry/o
cold
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photophobia
abnormal fear or sensitivity to light
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ophthalmoplegia
paralysis of the eye muscle
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-plegia
paralysis
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conjunctivitis
pink eye
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PERRLA
pupils are equal, round, responsive to light and accommodation
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aur/o, aur/i, ot/o
ears
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acous/o, audi/o
hearing
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tympanic membrane
transmits sounds and vibrations
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tympan/o
eardrum
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cochlea
snail-shaped portion that contains organ of hearing
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cochle/o
cochlea
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otitis media
inflammation of the middle ear
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vertigo
dizziness, whirling, loss of balance
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tinnitus
ringing, buzzing or roaring in the hear
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presbycusis
a progressive hearing loss occurring in old age
