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Eye and Ear

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Choroid

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Middle layer of the eye containing many blood vessels

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Cornea

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Transparent anterior part of the sclera that lies over the iris and pupil

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Iris

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Pigmented muscular structure that regulates the amount of light entering the eye by controlling the size of the pupil

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Lens

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Lies directly behind the pupil; focuses and bends light

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Optic Nerve

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Carries visual images from the retina to the brain

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Pupil

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Opening through which light passes in the center of the iris

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Retina

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Innermost layer of the eye; contains the vision receptors

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Sclera

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Outer protective layer of the eye (also called white of the eye)

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Auricle (Pinna)

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External, visible part of the ear located on both sides of the head; directs sound waved to the external auditory canal

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Cochlea

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Coiled portion of the inner ear that contains the organ for hearing

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Eustachian Tube

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Passage between the middle ear and the pharynx; equalizes air pressure on both sides of the tympanic membrane

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External Auditory Canal (meatus)

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Short tube ending at the tympanic membrane

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External Ear

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Consists of the auricle and external auditory canal (meatus)

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Inner Ear (Labyrinth)

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Bony spaces within the temporal bone of the skull that contain the cochlea, the semicircular canals, and vestibule. The cochlea facilitates hearing. The semicircular canals and vestibule facilitate equilibrium and balance

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Middle Ear

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Consists of the tympanic membrane, eustachian tube, and ossicles

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Ossicles

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Bones of the middle ear (stapes, incus, and malleus) that carry sound vibrations

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Tympanic Membrane (Eardrum)

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Semitransparent membrane that separates the external auditory canal (meatus) and the middle ear cavity; Transmits sound vibrations to the ossicles

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Blephar/o

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Eyelid

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Ir/o, Irid/o

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Iris

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Kerat/o

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Cornea (also means hard, horny tissue)

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Ophthalm/o

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Eye

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Opt/o

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Vision

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Retin/o

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Retina

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Scler/o

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Sclera

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Audi/o

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Hearing

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Myring/o

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Eardrum (Tympanic membrane)

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Ot/o

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Ear

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Tympan/o

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Middle Ear

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-metry

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Measurement

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-plegia

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Paralysis

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-ptosis

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Drooping, sagging, prolapse

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Laryng/o

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Larynx (voice box)

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-al, -ic

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Pertaining to

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-ectomy

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Surgical removal, excision

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-itis

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Inflammation

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-logist

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One who studies and treats (specialist, physician)

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-logy

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-meter

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Instrument used to measure

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-plasty

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Surgical repair

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-scope

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Instrument used for visual examination

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-tomy

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Cut into, incision

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Blepharitis

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Inflammation of the eyelid

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Blepharoplasty

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Surgical repair of the eyelid

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Blepharoptosis

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Drooping of the eyelid (also called ptosis)

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Iridectomy

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Excision of (a portion of) the iris

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Iridoplegia

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Paralysis of the iris

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Iritis

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Inflammation of the iris

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Keratometer

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Instrument used to measure (the curvature of) the cornea; (also called ophthalmometer)

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Keratoplasty

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Surgical repair of the cornea

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Ophthalmic

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Pertaining to the eye

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Ophthalmologist

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Physician who studies and treats diseases of the eye

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Ophthalmology

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Study of the eye

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Ophthalmoscope

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Instrument used for visual examination of the eye

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Optic

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Pertaining to vision

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Optometry

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Measurement of vision

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Retinal

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Pertaining to the retina

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Retinitis

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Inflammation of the retina

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Scleral

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Pertaining to the sclera

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Scleritis

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Inflammation of the sclera

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Audiologist

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Specialist who studies and treats (impaired) hearing

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Audiology

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Study of hearing

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Audiometer

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Instrument used to measure hearing

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Audiometry

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Measurement of hearing

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Myringitis

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Inflammation of the eardrum

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Myringoplasty

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Surgical repair of the eardrum

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Myringotomy

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Incision into the eardrum

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Otitis

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Inflammation of the ear

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Otoplasty

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Surgical repair of the (outer) ear

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Otolaryngologist (ENT)

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Physician who studies and treats diseases of the ear, (nose), and the larynx (throat)

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Otolaryngology

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Study of the ear, (nose), and larynx (throat)

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Otorrhea

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Discharge from the ear

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Otoscope

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Instrument used for visual examination of the ear

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Tympanic

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Pertaining to the middle ear

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Tympanoplasty

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Surgical repair of the middle ear

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Astigmatism (AST)

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Irregular curvature of the refractive surfaces of the eye (cornea or lens); causes blurry vision

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Cataract

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Clouding of the lens of the eye

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Glaucoma

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Eye disorder characterized by optic nerve damage usually caused by the abnormal increase of intraocular pressure

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Hyperopia

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Farsightedness

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LASIK

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Laser procedure that reshapes the corneal tissue beneath the surface of the cornea; LASIK is an acronym composed of the first letters of words in the term laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis

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Macular Degeneration

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Progressive deterioration of the central portion of the retina resulting in a loss of central vision; when caused by the aging process it is referred to as age-related macular degeneration and is abbreviated as ARMD

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Myopia

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Nearsightedness

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Optometrist

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Healthcare professional who performs eye exams, administers vision tests, and prescribes corrective lenses. Optometrists are state-licensed healthcare professionals who have earned doctorate degrees (OD)

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Otitis Media (OM)

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Inflammation of the middle ear

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Presbycusis

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Hearing impairment occurring with age

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Presbyopia

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Vision impairment occurring with age

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Retinal Detachment

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Separation of the retina from the choroid in the posterior portion of the eye resulting in a disruption of vision that may be permanent if treatment is delayed; onset may be gradual or sudden and is not painful

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Tinnitus

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Ringing in the ears

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HOH

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Hard of Hearing

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IOP

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Intraocular pressure

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Ophth

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Ophthalmology

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VA

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Visual acuity

Medical Terminology - Bates (13 decks)

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