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Medical Terminology Unit 6 Abbreviations and Disorders Flashcards

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amblyopia

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decreased vision occurring in one eye, e.g. lazy eye

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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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a degenerative disease of the CNS causing loss of muscle control; also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease

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anacusis

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total deafness

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analgesic

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a drug that relieves pain

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anesthesiologist

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doctor who specializes in anesthesiology

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anesthetic

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a drug that causes loss of sensation

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anesthesia

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without feeling or sensation

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anorexia

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an eating disorder characterized by the patient’s refusal to eat

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anosmia

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lack of a sense of smell

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anxiety

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feeling of fear, nervousness, or unease

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asthenia

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weakness

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astigmatism

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imperfection in the curvature of the eye causing blurred vision; light does not converge on a single point of the retina

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bulimia

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an eating disorder characterized by overeating followed by forced vomiting or excessive exercise

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cataract

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progressive opacity of lens leading to blurred vision

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causalgia

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painful sensation of burning

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cerebral aneurysm

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widening and bulging of a blood vessel in the brain

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cerebral palsy

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paralysis caused by damage to the areas of the brain responsible for movement

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cerebral thrombosis

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blockage of a blood vessel in the brain caused by a clot

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cerumen impaction

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buildup of ear wax blocking the ear canal

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clonus

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muscle spasm or twitching

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corneal abrasion

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scratch of the cornea

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dementia

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decline or loss of mental function

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dyslexia

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difficulty reading

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dysphoria

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negative emotional state

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dystonia

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condition characterized by involuntary muscle movements

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epilepsy

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a disease marked by seizures

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glaucoma

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eye conditions that damage the optic nerve

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hematoma

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a tumor-like mass made up of blood

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hermorrhagic stroke

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a stroke in which lack of blood flow to an area of the brain is caused by a ruptured blood vessel

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ischemic stroke

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a stroke in which lack of blood flow to an area of the brain is caused by a blocked artery

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miosis

A

abnormal pupillary constriction

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mydriasis

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abnormal pupillary dilation

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narcolepsy

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disease characterized by sudden uncontrolled sleepiness

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nystagmus

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involuntary back and forth eye movements

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ototoxic

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drug that is damaging to the ear/hearing

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paralysis

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complete loss of sensation and motor function

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paresthesia

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tingling and numbness, pins-and-needles sensation

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prosopagnosia

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inability to recognize faces

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schizophrenia

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a mental illness characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered speech.

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scotoma

A

dark spot in the visual field

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strabismus

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misalignment of the eyes, crossed eyes

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syncope

A

fainting

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tinnitus

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ringing in the ear/s

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transient ischemic attack

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a temporary blockage of a blood vessel that resolves within 24 hours

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epidural anesthesia

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anesthetic applied in the epidural space of the spinal cord

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general anesthesia

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anesthetic that causes complete loss of consciousness

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local anesthetic

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any anesthetic that does not affect consciousness

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regional anesthetic

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anesthetic injected into a nerve causing loss of sensation over a particular area

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topical anesthetic

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local anesthesia applied to surface

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cerebral angiography

A

procedure used to examine blood vessels in the brain

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cochlear implant

A

electronic device that stimulates the cochlea and can restore hearing

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ADHD

A

attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

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ALS

A

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)

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ARMD

A

age-related macular degeneration

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AU

A

both ears (Latin - auris utraque)

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AD

A

right ear (Latin - auris dextra)

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AS

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left ear (Latin - auris sinistra)

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AOT

A

acute otitis media (infection of the middle ear)

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Ast

A

astigmatism

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CP

A

cerebral palsy

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CSF

A

cerebrospinal fluid

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CVA

A

cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

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ECG/EKG

A

electrocardiogram

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EEG

A

electroencephalogram

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EENT

A

eye, ear, nose, and throat

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ENT

A

ear, nose, and throat

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EMG

A

electromyogram

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HD

A

Huntington’s disease

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HEENT

A

head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat

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ICP

A

intracranial pressure

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IOL

A

intraocular lens

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IOP

A

intraocular pressure

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LASIK

A

laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis

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LOC

A

level of consciousness

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LP

A

lumbar puncture, insertion of needle between lumbar vertebrae to remove CSF sample

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MRA

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magnetic resonance angiography, used to examine blood vessels

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MRI

A

magnetic resonance imaging

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MS

A

multiple sclerosis

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Myop

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myopia, nearsightedness

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NIHL

A

noise induced hearing loss

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OCD

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obsessive compulsive disorder

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OU

A

both eyes

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OD

A

right eye

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OS

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left eye

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O.D.

A

doctor of optometry

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OM

A

otitis media, middle ear infection

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PET

A

positron emission tomography

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PERRLA

A

pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accomodation

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REM

A

rapid eye movement

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SRS

A

stereotactic rediosurgery

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TIA

A

transient ishemic attack

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VA

A

visual acuity

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VF

A

visual field

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