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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

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Sense of body movement based on sensation in the skeletal muscles, tendons, joints, and the skin

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Labryinthitis

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Inflammation of the inner ear (labyrinth)

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Mastiodectomy

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Excision of the mastoid bone

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Mastoiditis

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Inflammation of the mastoid bone

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Mechanoreceptor

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A sensory neuron that responds to mechanical pressure

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Myopia

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Nearsightedness

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Myringoplasty

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Surgical repair of the tympanic membrane

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Nasopharyngeal

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Pertaining to the nose and pharynx

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Nociceptors

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Sensory neurons that respond to pain

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Ophthalmia neonatorum

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Conjunctivitis in newborns (severe)

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Ophthamologist

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A doctor who has special training in diagnosing and treating eye problems

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Ophthamology

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A surgical specialty focused on the structure, function, and surgery of the eye

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Ophthalmopathy

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Disease of the eye

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Ophthalmoplegia

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Paralysis of one or more eye muscles

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Ophthalmoscope

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Instrument used to view the inside of the eye

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Ophthamoloscopy

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An exam of the fundus of the eye using a magnifying lens and light

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Optometry

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The professional practice of eye and vision care that involves measuring vision

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Otalgia

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Pain in the ear

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Otorhinolaryngologist

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A doctor who has special training in diagnosing and treating diseases of the ear, nose, and throat

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Otomycosis

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Fungal infection of the external ear

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Otosclerosis

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Hardening of the ear

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Otoscope

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Instrument used to view the ear

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Otoscopy

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Process of viewing the ear canal and eardrum

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Pharyngitis

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Inflammation of the pharynx

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Photophobia

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A condition in which the eyes are more sensitive to light than normal

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Proprioception

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Sense of position and movement of the body

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Retinoblastoma

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Cancer that forms in the tissues of the retina

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Retinopathy

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Disease of the retina

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Retinoscopy

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Process of determining the refractive state of the eye

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Rhinitis

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Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose

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Rhinorrhea

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Excess nasal drainage; also called a ‘runny nose’

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Sinusitis

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Inflammation of the sinuses

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Stapedectomy

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Excision of the stapes

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Stye

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Infection of an oil gland of the eyelid (hordeolum)

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Thermoreceptors

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Specialized neurons that respond to changes in temperature

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Tonometer

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Instrument used to measure pressure (within the eye)

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Tonometry

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Process of measuring pressure (within the eye)

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Tonsillitis

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Inflammation of the tonsils

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Tympanic membrane

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Ear drum

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Tympanoplasty

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Surgical repair of the tympanic membrane

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Visceral (sense)

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Sense associated with the internal organs

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Visual acuity

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Sharpness of vision

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Xerophthalmia

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Condition of dry eye

Medical Terminology (20 decks)

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