Questions and Answers
What does Presby/o mean?
What is the rarely used term for geriatrics?
Presbyatrics
What is Presbycardia?
Impaired cardiac function attributed to the aging process.
Define Presbycusis.
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Senile deafness is a synonym for presbycusis.
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What is Presbyoesophagus?
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What does Presbyopia refer to?
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Study Notes
Presby/o Vocabulary
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Presby/o: Refers to old age or relates to aging processes.
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Presbyatrics: An uncommon term synonymous with geriatrics, focusing on the healthcare of elderly individuals.
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Presbycardia: A condition characterized by decreased cardiac function due to aging, occurring alongside typical age-related bodily changes, without other heart disease evident.
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Presbycusis: A type of progressive, symmetric hearing loss that develops with age, affecting both ears.
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Senile Deafness: Another term for presbycusis, highlighting age-related hearing impairment.
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Presbyoesophagus: Describes changes in esophageal motor function resulting from degenerative processes associated with aging.
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Presbyopia: A vision condition caused by the aging process, marked by reduced ability to focus clearly on close objects due to loss of lens elasticity.
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Test your knowledge on terms related to aging with this quiz focused on the prefix 'presby/o'. It covers various age-related conditions such as presbycusis and presbyopia, exploring definitions and implications. Challenge yourself to learn more about the vocabulary surrounding geriatric health and common issues in the elderly.
