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Chapter 5: The Eye > Symptomatic Terms > Flashcards

Symptomatic Terms Flashcards

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asthenopia

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eyestrain (asthenia = weak condition)

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blepharospasm

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involuntary contraction of the muscles surrounding the eye causing uncontrolled blinking and lid squeezing

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diplopia

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double vision

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exophthalmus

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abnormal protrusion of one or both eyeballs

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lacrimation

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secretion of tears

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nystagmus

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involuntary rapid oscillating movement of the eyeball

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photophobia

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extreme sensitivity to and discomfort from light

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scotoma

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blind spot in vision

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