Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears Flashcards
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blephar/o
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eyelid
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-cusis
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hearing
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irid/o
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iris, colored part of eye
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kerat/o
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horny, hard, cornea
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myring/o
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tympanic membrane, eardrum
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ophthalm/o
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eye, vision
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-opia
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vision condition
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opt/o
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eye, vision
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ot/o
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ear, hearing
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phak/o
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lens of eye
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presby/o
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old age
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retin/o
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retina, net
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scler/o
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sclera, white of eye, hard
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trop/o
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turn, change
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tympan/o
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tympanic membrane, eardrum
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adnexa
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the accessory or adjoining parts of an organ.
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amblyopia
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dimness of vision or the partial loss of sight, especially in one eye, without detectable disease of the eye.
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ametropia
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any error of refraction in which images do not focus properly on the retina.
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anisocoria
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a condition in which the pupils are unequal in size.
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astigmatism
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a condition in which the eye does not focus properly because of uneven curvatures of the cornea.
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audiometry
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the use of an audiometer to measure hearing acuity.
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cataract
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the loss of transparency of the lens of the eye that causes a progressive loss of visual clarity.
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chalazion
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a nodule or cyst, usually on the upper eyelid, caused by obstruction of a sebaceous gland.
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cochlear implant
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an electronic device that bypasses the damaged portion of the ear and directly stimulates the auditory nerve.
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conjunctivitis
inflammation of the conjunctiva, usually caused by a viral infection, allergy, or irritants.
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dacryoadenitis
an inflammation of the lacrimal gland caused by a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection.
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diplopia
the perception of two images of a single object.
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ectropion
the eversion of the edge of an eyelid.
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emmetropia
the normal relationship between the refractive power of the eye and the shape of the eye that enables light rays to focus correctly on the retina.
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entropion
the inversion of the edge of an eyelid.
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esotropia
strabismus characterized by an inward deviation of one or both eyes.
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exotropia
strabismus characterized by the outward deviation of one eye relative to the other.
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fluorescein angiography
a photographic study of the blood vessels in the back of the eye following the intravenous injection of fluorescein dye as a contrast medium.
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glaucoma
a group of diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure that causes damage to the optic nerve and retinal nerve fibers.
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hemianopia
blindness in one half of the visual field.
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hordeolum
a pus-filled lesion on the eyelid resulting from an infection in a sebaceous gland.
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hyperopia
a vision defect in which light rays focus behind the retina; also known as farsightedness.
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infectious myringitis
a contagious inflammation that causes painful blisters on the eardrum.
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iritis
inflammation of the uvea primarily affecting structures in the front of the eye.
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keratitis
inflammation of the cornea.
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labyrinthectomy
surgical removal of all or a portion of the labyrith of the ear.
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laser iridotomy
a procedure using a focused beam of light to create a hole in the iris of the eye.
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laser trabeculoplasty
treatment of open-angle glaucoma by creating openings in the trabecular meshwork to allow fluid to drain properly.
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mastoidectomy
surgical removal of part of the mastoid process.
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mydriasis
the dilation of the pupil.
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myopia
a defect in which light rays focus in front of the retina; also known as nearsightedness.
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myringotomy
a small surgical incision in the eardrum to relieve pressure from excess pus or fluid or to create an opening for the placement of ear tubes.
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nyctalopia
a condition in which an individual with normal daytime vision has difficulty seeing at night.
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nystagmus
an involuntary, constant, rhythmic movement of the eyeball that can be congenital or caused by a neurological injury or drug use.
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ophthalmoscopy
the visual examination of the fundus of the eye with ophthalmoscope.
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optometrist
holds a doctor of optometry degree and provides primary eye care, including diagnosing eye diseases and conditions, and measuring the accuracy of vision to determine whether corrective lenses are needed.
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otitis media
inflammation of the middle ear.
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otomycosis
a fungal infection of the external auditory canal.
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otopyorrhea
the flow of pus from the ear.
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otorrhea
any discharge from the ear.
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otosclerosis
ankylosis of the bones of the middle ear resulting in a conductive hearing loss.
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papilledema
swelling and inflammation of the optic nerve at the point of entrance into the eye through the optic duct.
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periorbital edema
swelling of the tissues surrounding the eye or eyes.
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photophobia
excessive sensitivity to light and can be the result of migraines, excessive wearing of contact lenses, drug use, or inflammation.
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pneumatic retinopexy
a surgery in which a gas bubble is injected into the vitreous cavity to put pressure on the detached area in a retinal detachment while it heals.
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presbycusis
a gradual sensorineural hearing loss that occurs as the body ages.
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presbyopia
condition of common changes in the eyes that occur with aging.
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ptosis
drooping of the upper eyelid that is usually due to muscle weakness or paralysis.
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radial keratotomy
a surgical procedure to treat myopia.
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scleritis
inflammation of the sclera of the eye.
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sensorineural hearing loss
hearing loss that develops when the auditory nerve or hair cells in the inner ear are damaged.
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stapedectomy
surgical removal of the stapes bone and the insertion of a prosthetic device that conducts sound vibrations to the inner ear.
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strabismus
a disorder in which the eyes point in different directions or are not aligned correctly because the eye muscles are unable to focus together.
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tarsorrhaphy
the partial or complete suturing together of the upper and lower eyelids to protect the eye when the lids are paralyzed and unable to close normally, or to help corneal lesions heal.
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tinnitus
a condition of ringing, buzzing, or roaring sound in one or both ears.
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tonometry
the measurement of intraocular pressure.
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tympanometry
the use of air pressure in the ear canal to test for disorders of the middle ear.
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vertigo
a sense of whirling, dizziness, and the loss of balance, often combined with nausea and vomiting.
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vitrectomy
the removal of the vitreous humor in the eye and its replacement with a saline solution.
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xerophthalmia
drying of eye surfaces, including the conjunctiva.
