sensory system plan terms

Question 1

surgical reconstruction of the eyelid

Answer 1

blepharoplasty

Question 2

incision into the eyelid

Answer 2

blepharotomy

Question 3

replacement of damaged cornea with donated tissue

Answer 3

corneal transplant

Question 4

insertion of a new lens inside the eye

Answer 4

intraocular lens implant

Question 5

removal of the iris

Answer 5

iridectomy

Question 6

incision into the iris

Answer 6

iridotomy

Question 7

surgical reconstruction of the cornea

Answer 7

keratoplasty

Question 8

incision into the cornea

Answer 8

keratotomy

Question 9

fragmentation of an existing lens in order to remove and replace it

Answer 9

phacoemulsification

Question 10

surgical fixation (reattachment) of a retina

Answer 10

retinopexy

Question 11

drug that causes the abnormal contraction of the pupil

Answer 11

miotic

Question 12

drug that causes the abnormal dilation of the pupil

Answer 12

mydriatic

Question 13

drug that aids in the breakdown of earwax

Answer 13

ceruminolytic

Question 14

drug that is damaging to the ear/hearing

Answer 14

ototoxic

Question 15

electronic device that stimulates the cochlea; it can give a sense of sound to those who are profoundly deaf

Answer 15

cochlear implant

Question 16

rinsing/washing the external ear canal usually to remove ear wax

Answer 16

ear lavage

Question 17

surgical reconstruction of the eardrum

Answer 17

myringoplasty

Question 18

incision into the eardum

Answer 18

myringotomy

Question 19

surgical reconstruction of the ear

Answer 19

otoplasty

Question 20

puncture of the eardrum

Answer 20

tympanocentesis

Question 21

surgical reconstruction of the eardrum

Answer 21

tympanoplasty

Question 22

creation of an opening in the eardum

Answer 22

tympanostomy