MNT term 15 Flashcards
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abraison
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Scrape
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adrenergic
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activated by epinephrine
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adrenolysis
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destruction of the adrenal glands
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adrenomegaly
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enlarged adrenal glands
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ambiopia
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aeparate images from each eye
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alopecia
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baldness
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ambivalence
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unable to decide wavering on both sides
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anisocoria
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pupils of unequal
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blepharoplasty
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plastic surgery of the eyelid
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blepharoptosis
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prolapse of the upper lid
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blepharorrhapy
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suturing of the eyelid
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blepharospasm
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twitching eyelid
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cataract
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opacity on the lens
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chloropia
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seeing green
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contusion
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bruise
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coretasia
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dilation of the pupil
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corectopia
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displaced pupil
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coreometer
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instrument used to measure pupil size
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coreoplasty
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plastic surgery of the pupil
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corneoiritis
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inflammation of the cornea and iris
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corneoscleral
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pertaining to the cornea and sclera
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corneitis
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inflammation of the cornea
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cyclokeraitis
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inflammation of the ciliary body and the cornea
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cycloplegia
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paralysis of the ciliary body
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cytophagy
destruction of the other cells by phagocytes
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dacryoadenalgia
pain in the tear gland
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dacryocystitis
inflammation of the tear sac
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dacyrocytocele
herniation of a tear sac
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dacryocystoptosis
prolapse of the tear sac
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dacryocystotome
instrument for incision into tear sac
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dacryolith
calculus in the tear duct or sac
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dacryoma
tumor of the lacrimal tissue
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dacryopyorrhea
discharge of pus from tear gland
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degeneration
breakdown due to aging
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diabetes
disease characterized by hyperglycemia and lack of insulin
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diascope
a glass plate used to look through to examine the skin
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diopter
measurement unit of refraction
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diplopia
double vison
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swelling
edema
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endocrine
glands that secrete hormones
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endocrinologist
specialist in the study and treatment of disorders of the endocrine system
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endocrinology
study of the endocrine system
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epinephrine
hormone produced by the adrenal medula
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erythropia
condition in which the eyes point inward
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estrogen
female hormone
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euphoria
feeling good
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evulsion
a tearing away
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extropia
condition in which the eyes point outward
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fracture
break
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gaucoma
condition in which the intraocular aqueous humor pressure is high
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hormones
substances by endocrine glands that affect body processes
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hyperglycemia
high blood sugar
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hyperopia
farsightedness
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hypertropia
condition in which the eyes point upward
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hyperthyroidism
overactive thyroid condition
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hypotropia
condition in which the eyes point downward
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insulin
pancreatin protein hormone
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iridalgia
iris pain
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iridectomy
excision of the iris
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iridocele
herniation of the iris
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iridomalcia
softening of the iris
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iridoplegia
paralysis of the iris
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iridoptosis
prolapse of the iris
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iridorrhexis
rupture of the iris
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keratectasia
protrusion of a thin scarred cornea
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keratorrhexis
rupture of the cornea
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keratoscleritis
inflammation of the cornea and sclera
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lacrimal
pertaining to tearing
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lacrimation
tearing
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macular
pertaining to the macula of the eye
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microphage
small phagocyte
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myopia
nearsightedness
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nasolacrimal
pertaining to the nasal passages and the tear ducts
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onychocryptosis
ingrown nail
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onychiod
resembling a nail
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onychomalacia
softening of the nails
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onychophagia
nail biting
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onychomycosis
fungus infection of the nail
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ophthalmic
pertaining to the eye
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opthalmocele
herniation of the eye
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ophthamologist
physician specialist in treatment of eye disease
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ophthamalomometer
instrument used to measure the eye
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opthalmopathy
any eye disease
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ophthamloplegia
ocular muscle paraylsis
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opthalmoscopy
instrument used to examine the eye
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optic
pertaining to vision
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optomestrist
eye doctore
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oprometry
the measurement of vision
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paronychia
condition of infection around nail
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phacocele
protrusion of the lens of the eye
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phacoemulsification
procedure to disintergrate the lens for insertion of lens implant
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phagocyte
cell that eats cells
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phorometer
intrument used to measure ocular movement
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phoropter
instrument used to measure prescription strength lenses
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presbyopia
old eye
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puncture
to make a hole
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retinal
pertaining to the retina
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retinitis
inflammation of the retina
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retinopexy
fixation of a detached retina
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retinoscope
instrument used to look at the retina
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scleretomy
excision of the sclera
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slcerostomy
make an opening in the sclera
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steriod
lipid bioregulator hormone
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strabismus
malposition of the eye
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suprarenal
upon the kidneys,
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tesosterone
hormone produced in the testes
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thyriodectomy
excision of the thyroid
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thyroxine
thyroid hormone
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traumatology
the study of wound treatment
110
trichglossia
condition og hair growth of the tongue
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trichiod
remebling hair
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trichopathy
hair disease
113
trichophagia
hair eating
114
trichophobia
hair of hair growth
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uremia
urine in the blood
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xanthopia
see yellow
