sensory system - objective terms

Question 1

Ophthalmologist

Answer 1

A medical doctor who can perform medical and surgical interventions for eye conditions

Question 2

Optometrist

Answer 2

An eye doctor that can measure examine diagnose and treat your eyes

Question 3

Tonometer

Answer 3

Device that measures the tension or pressure of the eye (intraocular pressure)

Question 4

Lacrimation

Answer 4

Formation of tears

Question 5

Blepharoptosis

Answer 5

Dropping of the eyelid

Question 6

Exophthalmos

Answer 6

Protrusion of the eyes out of the eye sockets

Question 7

Nystagmus

Answer 7

Involuntary back and fourth movement of the eyes

Question 8

Strabismus

Answer 8

Eyes deviate while looking at the same object

Question 9

Audiologist

Answer 9

Specialist in hearing

Question 10

Otolaryngologist

Answer 10

Doctor specializes in ear nose throat disorders

Question 11

Otoscope

Answer 11

Instrument to view the ear

Question 12

Audiometer

Answer 12

Instrument that measures hearing

Question 13

Audiogram

Answer 13

Record produced by and audiometer

Question 14

Ceruminosis

Answer 14

Excessive formation of cerumen (earwax)

Question 15

Otopyorrhea

Answer 15

Discharge of pus from the ear

Question 16

Tympanic perforation

Answer 16

Tear or hole in the tympanic membrane (eardrum)