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RAD TECH 14 Flashcards

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aqueous

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watery

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conjunctivitis

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inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye; may be caused by a bacteria infection ,etc

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corneal

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pertaining to the cornea

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lacrimal

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pertaining to tears

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nasolacrimal

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pertaining to the nose and the lacrimal ducts

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ophthalmolgist

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a medical doctor who specializes in the comprehensive care of the eyes and visual system in the prevention and treatment of eye disease and injury

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opthalmology

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the branch of medicine that specializes in the study of the diseases and disorders of the eye

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opthalmopathy

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any diseases of the eye

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optic

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pertaining ti the eyes or to sight

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optician

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a health professional who specializes in filling prescriptions for corrective lenses for glasses or for contact lenses

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optometrist

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doctor of optometry is responsible for examination of the eye and associated structure to determine problems

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retionpathy

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any disease of the retina

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vitreous

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pertaining to the vitreous body of the eye

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ambi-

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both, both sides

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aqeu/o

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watery

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blephar/o

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eyelid

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conjuctiv/o

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conjunctiva

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cor/o

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pupil

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corne/o

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cornea

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dacry/o

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tears

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dipl/o

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double

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epi-

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upon,over

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es/o

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within

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ex/o

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outward

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extra-

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outside

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hemi-

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ir/o

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kerat/o

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hard, horny, also refers to cornea of the eye

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lacrim/o

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ocul/o

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opthalm

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-opia

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visual condition

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optic/

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eye, vision

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phot/o

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-ptosis

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dropping or prolapse

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pupil

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retin/o

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ton/o

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vitre/o

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xer/o

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astigmatism

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a refractive error causing light rays entering the eye to be forced irregularly

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blepharitis

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actue or chronic inflammation of the eyelid margin stemming from seborrheic, allergic, or baceria origin

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cataract

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the lens in the eye becomes progressively cloudy, losing its normal transparency and this altering the perception of images due to the interference of light transmission to the retina

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conjunctivitis

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inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the eyelids and covering the front part of the eyeball; often called pink eye

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glaucoma

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ocular disorders identified as a group due to the increase in intraocular pressure, causing damage to optic nerve

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LASIK

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laser in situ keratomileusis, procedure is a form of laser vision correction for nearsightedness

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VA

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vitrectomy- surgical removal of the virtuous gel from the middle of the eye

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acoustic

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pertaining to sound of hearing

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auditory

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pertaining to the sense of hearing

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aural

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pertaining to the ear

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mastoiditis

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inflammation of the mastoid process of the temporal bone; usually an extension of middle ear infection

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otalgia

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pain in the ear

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otitis media

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inflammation of the middle ear

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otorrhea

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drainage form the ear; usually associated with inflammation of the ear

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purulent

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containing pus

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tinnitus

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a ringing or tinkling noise heard in the ear

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vertigo

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sensation of spinning around

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acous

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audi

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ot

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tympan

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ENT

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ear, nose, and throat

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TM

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tympanic membrane

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