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What does the prefix 'Blephar/o' refer to?
What is represented by the suffix '-cusis'?
What does 'Irid/o' refer to?
What does 'Kerat/o' mean?
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What does 'Myring/o' represent?
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What does 'Ophthalm/o' refer to?
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What does the suffix '-opia' indicate?
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What does 'Opt/o' refer to?
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What does 'Ot/o' represent?
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What does 'Phak/o' refer to?
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What does 'Presby/o' refer to?
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What does 'Retin/o' refer to?
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What does 'Scler/o' indicate?
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What does 'Trop/o' mean?
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What does 'Tympan/o' relate to?
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What does 'Amblyopia' mean?
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What is 'Ametropia'?
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What does 'Anisocoria' signify?
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Define 'Astigmatism'.
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What is meant by 'Audiometry'?
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What does 'Cataract' refer to?
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Define 'Chalazion'.
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What is a 'Cochlear implant'?
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What does 'Conjunctivitis' mean?
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What is 'Dacryoadenitis'?
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What does 'Diplopia' refer to?
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What does 'Ectropion' mean?
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Define 'Emmetropia'.
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What does 'Entropion' mean?
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What is 'Esotropia'?
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What does 'Exotropia' refer to?
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What is 'Fluorescein angiography'?
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Define 'Glaucoma'.
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What does 'Hemianopia' signify?
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What is a 'Hordeolum'?
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Define 'Hyperopia'.
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What does 'Infectious myringitis' mean?
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What is 'Iridectomy'?
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What does 'Iritis' refer to?
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What does 'Keratitis' signify?
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Define 'Labyrinthectomy'.
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What is 'Laser trabeculoplasty'?
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What does 'Mastoidectomy' refer to?
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What does 'Mydriasis' mean?
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What is 'Myopia'?
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Define 'Myringotomy'.
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What does 'Nyctalopia' signify?
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What is 'Nystagmus'?
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What does 'Ophthalmoscopy' mean?
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What does 'Optometrist' refer to?
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What does 'Otitis media' mean?
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Define 'Otomycosis'.
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What is 'Otopyorrhea'?
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What does 'Otorrhea' signify?
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What does 'Otosclerosis' refer to?
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What does 'Papilledema' mean?
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What is 'Periorbital edema'?
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Define 'Photophobia'.
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What does 'Presbycusis' mean?
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What is 'Presbyopia'?
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What does 'Ptosis' signify?
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What is 'Radial keratotomy'?
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Define 'Retinopexy'.
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What does 'Scleritis' mean?
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What is 'Sensorineural hearing loss'?
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What does 'Stapedectomy' refer to?
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What does 'Strabismus' mean?
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What is 'Tarsorrhaphy'?
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Define 'Tinnitus'.
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What does 'Tonometry' refer to?
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What is 'Tympanometry'?
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What does 'Vertigo' signify?
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What is 'Vitrectomy'?
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What does 'Xerophthalmia' mean?
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Study Notes
Eye and Ear Medical Terminology
- Blephar/o: Refers to the eyelid.
- -cusis: Pertains to hearing.
- Irid/o: Denotes the iris, the colored part of the eye.
- Kerat/o: Relates to the cornea; also means horny or hard.
- Myring/o: Indicates the tympanic membrane or eardrum.
- Ophthalm/o: Refers to the eye and vision.
- -opia: A suffix indicating a vision condition.
- Opt/o: Relates to the eye or vision.
- Ot/o: Pertains to the ear and hearing.
- Phak/o: Refers to the lens of the eye.
- Presby/o: Indicates old age.
- Retin/o: Refers to the retina, the inner layer of the eye.
- Scler/o: Denotes the sclera, the white outer layer of the eye, and means hard.
- Trop/o: Indicates a turn or change.
- Tympan/o: Refers to the tympanic membrane or eardrum.
Common Eye Conditions
- Amblyopia: Vision impairment, often referred to as "lazy eye," typically affecting one eye without detectable disease.
- Ametropia: Any refractive error where images do not properly focus on the retina.
- Anisocoria: Condition characterized by unequal pupil sizes.
- Astigmatism: A refractive error caused by uneven curvature of the cornea.
- Cataract: Lens opacity leading to progressive vision loss, mostly associated with aging.
- Chalazion: Nodule or cyst in the eyelid resulting from blocked sebaceous glands.
- Conjunctivitis: Inflammation of the conjunctiva, often leading to redness and discomfort.
- Diplopia: Double vision where two images of a single object are perceived.
- Emmetropia: Normal eye condition where light focuses correctly on the retina.
- Ectropion: Eversion of the eyelid's edge.
- Entropion: Inversion of the eyelid's edge.
- Esotropia: Inward deviation of one or both eyes, commonly known as cross-eyed.
- Exotropia: Outward deviation of one eye, also referred to as walleye.
Diagnostic Procedures and Technologies
- Fluorescein angiography: Radiographic study of retinal blood vessels using fluorescein dye.
- Ophthalmoscopy: Examination of the eye's interior using an ophthalmoscope.
- Audiometry: Measurement of hearing acuity using an audiometer.
- Tonometry: Measurement of intraocular pressure to assess glaucoma.
- Tympanometry: Testing for middle ear disorders using air pressure.
Surgical Interventions
- Iridectomy: Surgical removal of part of the iris.
- Laser trabeculoplasty: Treatment for glaucoma that improves fluid drainage.
- Retinopexy: Surgical reattachment of a detached retinal area.
- Stapedectomy: Removal of a portion of the stapes bone in the middle ear to improve hearing.
- Mydriasis: Dilation of the pupil, opposite of miosis (constriction).
Hearing and Balance Disorders
- Otitis media: Inflammation of the middle ear, often causing pain and hearing loss.
- Otomycosis: Fungal infection of the external ear canal, common in swimmers.
- Sensorineural hearing loss: Occurs when the auditory nerve or inner ear hair cells are damaged, often from aging or exposure to noise.
- Tinnitus: A ringing or buzzing sound in the ears, typically linked to hearing loss.
- Vertigo: A sensation of spinning or dizziness, commonly associated with inner ear issues.
Age-Related Conditions
- Presbycusis: Age-related gradual loss of sensorineural hearing.
- Presbyopia: Age-related changes in vision, resulting in difficulty focusing on close objects.
Other Notable Terms
- Papilledema: Swelling of the optic nerve often indicating increased intracranial pressure.
- Photophobia: Sensitivity to light, potentially caused by several conditions including migraines.
- Xerophthalmia: Dryness of eye surfaces, leading to discomfort and vision problems.
These terms and conditions are vital for understanding common eye and ear-related health issues, along with their respective surgical interventions and diagnostic methods.
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Test your knowledge on medical terminology related to the eye and ear. This quiz covers essential prefixes, suffixes, and common conditions associated with vision and hearing. Perfect for students in medical fields or anyone interested in healthcare terminology.