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VOCAB: Chapters 14&15 Flashcards

1
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Adaptation of the eye for near vision by increasing the curvature of the lens

A

Accommodation

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2
Q

Unequal pupils

A

Anisocoria

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3
Q

Inflammation of the eyelids

A

Blepharitis

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4
Q

Opacity of the eyes lens which develops slowly with aging and eventually vision

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Cataracts

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5
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Infection or retention of a cyst of a meibomian gland, beady nodule on eyelid

A

Chalazion

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6
Q

Inflammation of the conjunctiva, commonly known as pink eye

A

Conjunctivitis

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7
Q

Double vision

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Diplopia

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8
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Farsightedness, a defect of vision in which closer objects are blurry

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Hyperopia

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9
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Nearsightedness

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Myopia

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10
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Protruding eyeballs

A

Exophthalmos

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11
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Group of eye diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure

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Glaucoma

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13
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Red, painful pustule which is a localized infection of hair follicles at the eyelid margin. Also known as stye

A

Hordelum

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14
Q

Constricted pupils

A

Miosis

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14
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Dilated pupils

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Mydriosis

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15
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Involuntary, rhythmic movement of the eyeball

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Nystagmus

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16
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Experience of discomfort or pain to the eyes due to light exposure, inability of the eyes to tolerate light

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Photophobia

17
Q

Dropping of the upper eyelid

A

Ptosis

18
Q

Decrease in the power of accommodation that occurs with aging

A

Presbyopia

19
Q

Disparity of the eye axes, also known as cross eyed

A

Strabismus

20
Q

Bony prominence of skull located just behind the ear

A

Mastoid

21
Q

Ear pain

A

Otalgia

22
Q

Inflammation of the outer ear and ear canal

A

Otitis externa

23
Q

Inflammation of the middle ear and tympanic membrane

A

Otitis media

24
Q

Discharge from ear

A

Otorrhea

25
Q

Ringing in ear

A

Tinnitus

26
Q

Thin translucent oval membrane also know as ear drum

A

Tympanic membrane

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