Medical Vocab Quiz 3

Question 1

Strabismus

Answer 1

A condition where the eyes do not properly align when looking at an object.

Question 2

Diplopia

Answer 2

Double vision, seeing two images of a single object.

Question 3

Glaucoma

Answer 3

A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to high eye pressure.

Question 4

Ptosis

Answer 4

Drooping of the upper eyelid over the eye.

Question 5

Exophthalmus

Answer 5

Bulging or protrusion of one or both eyes.

Question 6

Conjunctivitis

Answer 6

Inflammation or infection of the outer membrane of the eyeball and the inner eyelid (commonly called pink eye).

Question 7

Miosis

Answer 7

Abnormal contraction (shrinking) of the pupil.

Question 8

Mydriasis

Answer 8

Abnormal dilation (widening) of the pupil.

Question 9

Cataracts

Answer 9

Clouding of the eye’s lens, leading to decreased vision.

Question 10

Cerumen

Answer 10

Earwax, a substance produced in the ear canal to protect the ear.

Question 11

Otitis Media

Answer 11

Inflammation or infection of the middle ear.

Question 12

Epistaxis

Answer 12

Nosebleed

Question 13

Rhinitis

Answer 13

Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane, often causing a runny nose.

Question 14

Edentulous

Answer 14

Lacking teeth, either completely or partially.

Question 15

Halitosis

Answer 15

Bad breath

Question 16

Dysphagia

Answer 16

Difficulty swallowing

Question 17

Pharyngitis

Answer 17

Inflammation of the pharynx, causing a sore throat.

Question 18

Nystagmus

Answer 18

Rapid, uncontrollable movements of the eyes.

Question 19

Presbyopia.

Answer 19

Age-related difficulty focusing on close objects

Question 20

Presbycusis

Answer 20

Age related hearing loss