special senses

Question 1

amblyopia

Answer 1

A dimness of vision or the partial loss of sight especially in one eye without detectable disease of the eye

Question 2

ametropia

Answer 2

any error of refraction in which images do not focus properly on the retina

Question 3

anisocoria

Answer 3

A condition in which the pupils are unequal in size

Question 4

astigmatism

Answer 4

A condition in which the eye does not focus properly because of uneven curvatures of the cornea

Question 5

barotrauma

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pressure related ear discomfort that can be caused by pressure changing when flying driving in the mountains scuba diving or when Eustachian tubes are blocked

Question 6

blepharoptosis

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drooping of the upper eyelid that is usually due to paralysis

Question 7

cataract

Answer 7

The loss of transparency of the lens that causes the progressive loss of visual clarity

Question 8

chalazion

Answer 8

A localized swelling inside the eyelid resulting from obstruction within the sebaceous gland

Question 9

cochlear implant

Answer 9

and implanted electronic device that can you give a deaf person a useful auditory understanding of the environment or hearing and help them to understand speech

Question 10

conjunctivitis

Answer 10

and inflammation of the conjunctiva and that is usually caused by an infection or allergies

Question 11

dacryoadenitis

Answer 11

and inflammation of the lacrimal gland that can be caused by bacterial infection or fungal infection

Question 12

dilopia

Answer 12

double vision

Question 13

ectropion

Answer 13

The eversion of the edge of the eyelid

Question 14

emmetropia

Answer 14

A normal relationship between the refractive power of the Eye in the shape of the eye enables light rays to focus correctly on the retina

Question 15

eustachitis

Answer 15

inflammation of the eustachian tube

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exotropia

Answer 16

strabismus characterized by the outward deviation of one Eye related to the other also known as wall eye

Question 17

fluorescein

Answer 17

Application of fluorescent dye to the surface of the eye

Question 18

glaucoma

Answer 18

A group of diseases characterized by increased interocular pressure that causes damage to the retinal nerve fibers in the optic nerve

Question 19

hemianopia

Answer 19

blindness and one half of the visual field

Question 20

hordeolum

Answer 20

A pus filled lesion on the eyelid resulting from an infection in the sebaceous gland also known as a sty

Question 21

infectious myringitis

Answer 21

contagious information that causes painful blisters on the ear drum

Question 22

iridectomy

Answer 22

The surgical removal of a portion of the iris

Question 23

iritis

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and inflammation of the uveal tract affecting primarily structures in the front of the eye

Question 24

keratitis

Answer 24

inflammation of the cornea

Question 25

labyrinthectomy

Answer 25

The surgical removal of all or part of the labyrinth

Question 26

laser trabeculoplasty

Answer 26

used to treat angle glaucoma by creating openings in the trabecular meshwork to allow fluid to drain properly

Question 27

mastoidectomy

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surgical removal of mastoid cells

Question 28

myopia

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A defect in which light rays focus in front of the retina also known as nearsightedness

Question 29

myoringotomy

Answer 29

The surgical incision in the eardrum to create an opening for the placement of Tympanistomy tubes

Question 30

nyctalopia

Answer 30

A condition in which an individual with normal daytime vision has difficulty seeing at night also known as night blindness

Question 31

nystagmus

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and involuntary constant rhythmic movement of the eyeballs

Question 32

opthalmoscopy

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The visual examination of the back part of the eye

Question 33

optometrist

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holds a doctor of optometry to greet and specializes in measuring the accuracy of vision to determine whether corrective lenses are needed

Question 34

otitis media

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inflammation of the middle of the ear

Question 35

otomycosis

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A fungal infection of the external auditory canal swimmers ear

Question 36

otopyorrhea

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The flow of pus from the ear

Question 37

otoerhagia

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bleeding from the ear

Question 38

otosclerosis

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the ankylosis of the bones of the middle ear

Question 39

papilledema

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swelling and inflammation of the optic nerve at the point of entrance into the ice is the optic disk

Question 40

periornital edema

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swelling surrounding the eye

Question 41

presbycusis

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gradual loss of hearing that occurs as the body ages

Question 42

pterygium

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A benign growth on the cornea that can become large enough to distort vision

Question 43

radical keratotomy

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surgical procedure to treat myopia

Question 44

retinopexy

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used to reattach the detached area in the retinal detachment

Question 45

scleritis

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inflammation of the sclera

Question 46

stapedectomy

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The surgical removal of the top portion of the stapes bone and the insertion of a small prosthetic device known as a piston that conducts sound vibrations to the inner ear

Question 47

strabismus

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A disorder in which the eyepoints in different directions

Question 48

tarsorrhaphy

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The partial or complete suturing together of the upper and lower eyelids

Question 49

tinnitus

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A ringing buzzing or roaring sound in one or both ears

Question 50

tonometry

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The measurements of intraocular pressure

Question 51

tympanometry

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The use of air pressure in the ear canal to test for disorders of the middle ear

Question 52

vertigo

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A sense of whirling dizziness and the loss of balance and often combined with nausea and vomiting

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vitrectomy

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The removal of the vitreous fluid and it's replaced it with a clear solution

Question 54

xerophthalmia

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drying of the eye

Question 55

adnexa

Answer 55

appendages or accessory structures of an organ