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HPHY 211: Medical Terminology > Special Senses-Terminology > Flashcards

Special Senses-Terminology Flashcards

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USMLE® Step 1 flashcards
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achromatopsia

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vision without/no color (color blindness)

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anisocoria

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condition of unequal/dissimilar pupils

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astigmatism

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condition of without/no point/mark (refractive disorder)

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audiometry

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act of measuring hearing

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blepharospasm

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involuntary contraction/twitching of the eyelid

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cerumen

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earwax

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conjunctivitis

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inflammation of the conjunctiva

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coreometer

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instrument for measuring the pupil

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dacryorrhea

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discharge/flow of tears

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diplopia

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double vision

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esotropia

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turning inward (muscular eye disorder where eye deviates towards other eye)

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exotropia

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turning outward (muscular eye disorder where eye deviates away from other eye)

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hyperopia

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vision excessive/above normal (farsightedness)

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iridotomy

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incision of the iris

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keratoplasty

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surgical repair of the cornea

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lacrimation

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process of tears (crying)

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myringoplasty

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surgical repair of the tympanic membrane (eardrum)

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myringotomy

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surgical repair of the tympanic membrane (eardrum)

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nystagmus

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rapid involuntary eye movements

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ophthalmoscope

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instrument for examining the eye

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otorrhea

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discharge/flow from the ear

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otosclerosis

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abnormal condition of ear hardening (abnormal inner ear bone growth)

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otoscopy

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visual examination of the ear

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presbycusis

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hearing old age (natural hearing loss occurring with age)

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retinopathy

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disease of the retina

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strabismus

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muscular eye disorder leading to deviation of the eyes

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tinnitus

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ringing in the ears

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tonometry

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act of measuring tension (test measuring pressure in the eye)

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tympanoplasty

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surgical repair of the tympanic membrane (eardrum)

HPHY 211: Medical Terminology (69 decks)

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