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Terminology 9, 10, 11 Flashcards

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Encephalitis (n.)

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inflammation of the brain

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-able, -ible, -ble

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to power to be ex: palpable = power to feel/able to feel something

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Cerebral (adj.)

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pertaining to the cerebrum (“brain”)

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-centesis

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denoting a puncture ex: cystocentesis = puncture of a cyst

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Lumbosacral (adj.)

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pertaining to the lumbus (i.e. lumbar vertebrae) and the sacrum

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-ia

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a condition ex: leukopenia = decreased white blood cells

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Dynamic (adj.)

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pertaining to power or motion

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Hydrocephalus

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a water head

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Dendritic (adj.)

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pertaining to a tree; in neurology dendritic fibers are branched like a tree

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Microphthalmia (n.)

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a condition of small eyes

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Electroretinogram (n.)

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a recording of electricity of the retina; abbr. ERG

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Unipolar (adj.)

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pertaining to one pole

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Nasolacrimal (adj.)

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pertaining to the nose and lacrima (“tears”)

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Analgesia (n.)

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a state without pain

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Distichiasis (n.)

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a state of double line; clinically refers to a double row of eyelashes

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-cyte

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cell ex: erythrocyte = red blood cell

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-ectomy

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excision ex: lumpectomy = excision of a lump

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Monoplegia (n.)

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paralysis of one; clinically refers to paralysis of one limb

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Neuritis (n.)

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inflammation of a nerve or nerves

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Hemiparesis (n.)

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half weakness; clinically refers to weakness or partial loss of function of one side of the body

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Entropion (n.)

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an inward turning; clinically refers to inversion; inward rolling of an eyelid

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Cochlear (adj.)

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pertaining to the cochlear

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Myelogram (n.)

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a recording of the spinal cord

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Ototoxic (n.)

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pertaining to ear poison; clinically refers to any agent that may be toxic to components of the inner ear or auditory nerve

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Audiology (n.)

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the study of hearing

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Dysmetria (n.)

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a condition of difficult “measure”; clinically refers to a difficult or improper gait

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Otalgia (n.)

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a condition of ear pain

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Vestibulocochlear (adj.)

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pertaining to the vestibule and cochlea

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Hypoplasia (n.)

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a condition of underdevelopment

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Sympathetic (adj.)

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pertaining to sympathy; anatomically refers to the sympathetic portion of the autonomic nervous system

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Keratitis (n.)

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inflammation of the cornea

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Brachial (adj.)

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pertaining to the brachium (“arm”)

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Ophthalmology (n.)

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study of the eye

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-algia

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pain ex: arthralgia = pain in a joint

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Iridocorneal (adj.)

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pertaining to the iris and the cornea

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Otoplasty (n.)

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to reform/reshape the ear; i.e., surgery to reshape the ear

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-cele

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denoting a swelling ex: sialocele = swelling of the salivary gland

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Autonomic (adj.)

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pertaining to self-control; anatomically refers to autonomic nervous system

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Parasympathomimetic (adj.)

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pertaining to parasympathetic imitation; clinically refers to any agent that mimics the parasympathetic activity of the autonomic nervous system

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Exophthalmos (n.)

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an out eye; clinically refers to an eye that protrudes from the orbit

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Otolith (n)

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an ear stone

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42
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Retrograde (adj.)

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going backward

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Aural (adj.)

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pertaining to the ear; cf. otic

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Oligodenrocyte (n.)

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a little tree cell; anatomically refers to a cell with few dendrite branches

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Otorrhea (n)

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a discharge of the ear

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Quadriplegic (adj.)

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pertaining to four paralyzed; clincally refers to paralysis of all four limbs

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-gene, -genesis, -genetic, -genic

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denoting production, origin ex: angiogensis = development of blood vessels

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Neuroglial (adj.)

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pertaining to nerve “glue”; anatomically refers to the accessory supportive structures of neural tissue

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-iasis

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denoting a condition or pathologic state ex: atelectasis = collapsed or airless lung tissue

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Cerebrospinal (adj.)

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pertaining to the cerebrum and spine (i.e. spinal cord)

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Acoustic (adj.)

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pertaining to sound

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Otopyorrhea (n.)

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discharge of ear pus

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Parasympathetic (adj.)

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pertaining to “beyond” sympathy; anatomically refers to the parasympathetic portion of the autonomic nervous system

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Multipolar (adj.)

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pertaining to many poles

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Heterochromia (n.)

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condition of other color; in ophthamology it refers to the irises of an animal, each of a different color

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Intraocular (adj.)

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pertaining to inside the eye

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Bipolar (adj.)

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pertaining to two poles

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Adrenergic (adj.)

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pertaining to adrenal work

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Epidural (adj.)

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pertaining to upon the dura (i.e. dura mater)

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-ac

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pertaining to ex: cardiac = pertaining to the heart

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Scleral (adj.)

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pertaining to the sclera (“hard”)

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Otitis (n.)

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inflammation of the ear; clinically otitis is subdivided into otitis externa, otitis media, and otitis interna

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Electroencephalogram (n.)

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a recording of electricity of the brain

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Hypermetria

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a condition of excessive “measure”, i.e., exaggerated gaited movements

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Nociceptor (n.)

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an injury receptor; i.e.; a pain receptor

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Microglial (adj.)

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pertaining to small “glue”; anatomically refers to the smallest of the neuroglial cells

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Palpebral (adj.)

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pertaining to the palpebra (“eyelid”)

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Subdural hematoma

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a blood accumulation under the dura

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Ceruminal (adj.)

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pertaining to cerumen; i.e., earwax

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-emia

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blood condition ex: lipemia = excess of lipids in the blood

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Afferent (adj.)

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to carry to / toward; af- derived from ad- “to”

72
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Tonometry (n.)

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measurement of pressure (intraocular pressure)

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Optic

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pertaining to vision

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Corneal (adj.)

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pertaining to the cornea

75
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Tympanic (adj.)

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pertaining to the tympanum

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Ectropion (n.)

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an outward turning; clinically refers to eversion; outward rolling of eyelid

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Ependymal (adj.)

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pertaining to the ependyma (“upper garment,” “tunic”); anatomically the ependyma lines the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord

78
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Sympathomimetic (adj.)

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pertaining to sympathy imitation; clinically refers to any agent that mimics the sympathetic activity of the autonomic nervous system.

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Dyscoria (n.)

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condition of bad pupil; typically a deformed pupil

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Visceral (adj.)

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pertaining to an organ or organs

81
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Encephalomyelitis (n.)

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inflammation of the brain and spinal cord

82
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Uveitis (n.)

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inflammation of the uvea

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Paraplegia (n.)

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clinically refers to paralysis of the caudal body/limbs

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-esthesia

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denoting sensation ex: anesthesia = without sensation

85
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Otic (adj.)

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pertaining to the ear; cf. aural

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Efferent (adj.)

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to carry out; ef- derived from ex- “out”

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Cerebellar (adj.)

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pertaining to the cerebellum

88
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Meningitis (n.)

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inflammation of a meninx or meninges

89
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Zoonosis (n.)

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a disease of animals; clinically refers to disease of animals that may be transmitted to humans

90
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Bupthalmos (n.)

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an ox eye; clinically refers to abnormal enlargement of the eye

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Semicircular (adj.)

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pertaining to a partial circle

92
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Mydriatic (adj.)

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pertaining to mydriasis; clinically refers to pupillary dilation

93
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-al

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pertaining to ex: neural = pertaining to a nerve or nerves

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-graph

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a writing, a record ex: electrocardiograph = record produced by electrical tracings of the heart

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-gram

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a tracing, a mark ex: echocardiogram = record produced by soundwave examination of the heart

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Ataxia (n.)

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a condition without order; clinically refers to muscular incoordination/stumbling

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Somatic (adj.)

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pertaining to the body

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Photohobia (n.)

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condition of light “fear”; clinically refers to abnormal visual intolerance of light

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Astrocyte (n.)

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star cell

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Conjunctival (adj.)

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pertaining to the conjunctiva

101
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-blast

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designates a cell or structure ex: myeloblast = immature cell of the bone marrow

102
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Cholinergic (adj.)

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pertaining to choline work; physiologically refers to function with the neurotransmitter acetylcholine

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Olfactory (adj.)

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pertaining to smell

104
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Miosis (n.)

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condition of smallness; clinially refers to pupillary constriction

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-ase

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forms the name of an enzyme ex: Asparaginase = enzyme that catalyzes the deanimation of asparagine

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Neurotropic (adj.)

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pertaining to nerve influencing

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Enophthalmos (n.)

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an in eye; clinically refers to an eye that is sunken into the orbit

108
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Retinopathy (n.)

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disease of the retina

109
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Optic (adj.)

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pertaining to sight / vision

110
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Hemiplegia (n.)

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paralysis of half; clinically refers to paralysis of one side of the body

111
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Aniscoria (n.)

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condition of unequal pupils

112
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Keratoconjunctivitis (n.)

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inflammation of the cornea and the conjunctiva

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Anticholinergic (adj.)

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pertaining to against choline (acetylcholine) work; clinically refers to an agent that blocks the effects of acetylcholine

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Periocular (adj.)

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pertaining to around the eye, cf. adnexa

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Subconjunctival (adj.)

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pertaining to under the conjunctiva

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Ophthalmologist (n.)

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one who specializes in eye study

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Axonal (adj.)

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pertaining to an “axle”; in neurology, refers to an axon

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Paralysis (n.)

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a state beyond loose; i.e.; immobility; loss of motor function

119
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Hyperesthesia (n.)

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a condition of excessive sensation

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Tetraplegia (n.)

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paralysis of four; clinically refers to paralysis of all four limbs

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Hemisphere (n.)

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half a ball or globe

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Synaptic (adj.)

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pertaining to a synapse (“connection)

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Vestibular (adj.)

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pertaining to a vestibule

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Otoscope (n.)

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to examine the ear; clinically refers to an instrument used to examine the external ear

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Intervertebral (adj.)

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pertaining to between vertebrae

126
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Blepharospasm (n.)

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spasm of an eyelid; clinically refers to tonic muscular spasm of the eyelids, generally in a closed position

127
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Otodectes (n.)

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an ear biter; Otodectes is the genus name of the ear mite of dogs and cats

128
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Anesthesia (n.)

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a state without sensation

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Extraocular (adj.)

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pertaining to outside the eye

130
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Ophthalmoscopy (n.)

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to view the eye; i.e., the interior of the eye

131
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Otoacariasis (n.)

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a condition of ear mites; actually any infestation of the ears with mites; a parasitic otitis

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Parasympatholytic (adj.)

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pertaining to parasympathetic breakage; clinically refers to an agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses

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