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Special Senses (The Ear & The Eye) Flashcards

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Acoustic neuroma

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A benign tumor of the vestibular nerve in the internal auditory canal

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Anisocoria

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Condition of unequal pupil size

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Anosmia

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Loss of the sense of smell

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Aphakia

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Condition of no lens

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Audiologist

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Specialist who studies, diagnoses, and treats hearing-related issues

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Audiology

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Medical specialty that studies hearing and hearing impairment

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Audiometry

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The testing of the acuity of the sense of hearing

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Binocular

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The use of both eyes to create one composite image

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Blepharitis

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Inflammation of the eyelids

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Blepharoplasty

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Surgical repair of the eyelid

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Blepharoplasty

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Drooping of the upper eyelid

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Cataract

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A condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy

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Conjunctivitis

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Inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva; also called pinkeye

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Dacryocystits

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Inflammation of the tear (lacrimal) sac

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Dacryocystorhinostomy

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Creation of an artificial opening between the lacrimal sac and the nose (to restore drainage)

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Diplopia

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Double vision

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Endophthalmitis

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Inflammation within the eye

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Epistaxis

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Nosebleed

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Hyperopia

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Farsightedness

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Iridectomy

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Excision of part of the iris

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Iritis

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Inflammation of the iris

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Karatitis

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Inflammation of the cornea

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Keratomalacia

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Degeneration of the cornea

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Keratoplasty

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Surgical replacement of the cornea

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Kinesthesia
Sense of body movement based on sensation in the skeletal muscles, tendons, joints, and the skin
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Labryinthitis
Inflammation of the inner ear (labyrinth)
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Mastiodectomy
Excision of the mastoid bone
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Mastoiditis
Inflammation of the mastoid bone
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Mechanoreceptor
A sensory neuron that responds to mechanical pressure
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Myopia
Nearsightedness
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Myringoplasty
Surgical repair of the tympanic membrane
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Nasopharyngeal
Pertaining to the nose and pharynx
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Nociceptors
Sensory neurons that respond to pain
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Ophthalmia neonatorum
Conjunctivitis in newborns (severe)
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Ophthamologist
A doctor who has special training in diagnosing and treating eye problems
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Ophthamology
A surgical specialty focused on the structure, function, and surgery of the eye
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Ophthalmopathy
Disease of the eye
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Ophthalmoplegia
Paralysis of one or more eye muscles
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Ophthalmoscope
Instrument used to view the inside of the eye
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Ophthamoloscopy
An exam of the fundus of the eye using a magnifying lens and light
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Optometry
The professional practice of eye and vision care that involves measuring vision
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Otalgia
Pain in the ear
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Otorhinolaryngologist
A doctor who has special training in diagnosing and treating diseases of the ear, nose, and throat
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Otomycosis
Fungal infection of the external ear
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Otosclerosis
Hardening of the ear
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Otoscope
Instrument used to view the ear
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Otoscopy
Process of viewing the ear canal and eardrum
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Pharyngitis
Inflammation of the pharynx
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Photophobia
A condition in which the eyes are more sensitive to light than normal
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Proprioception
Sense of position and movement of the body
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Retinoblastoma
Cancer that forms in the tissues of the retina
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Retinopathy
Disease of the retina
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Retinoscopy
Process of determining the refractive state of the eye
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Rhinitis
Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose
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Rhinorrhea
Excess nasal drainage; also called a 'runny nose'
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Sinusitis
Inflammation of the sinuses
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Stapedectomy
Excision of the stapes
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Stye
Infection of an oil gland of the eyelid (hordeolum)
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Thermoreceptors
Specialized neurons that respond to changes in temperature
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Tonometer
Instrument used to measure pressure (within the eye)
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Tonometry
Process of measuring pressure (within the eye)
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Tonsillitis
Inflammation of the tonsils
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Tympanic membrane
Ear drum
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Tympanoplasty
Surgical repair of the tympanic membrane
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Visceral (sense)
Sense associated with the internal organs
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Visual acuity
Sharpness of vision
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Xerophthalmia
Condition of dry eye

Medical Terminology (22 decks)

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