Eye and Ear Medical Terminology Quiz

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What does the prefix 'Blephar/o' refer to?

Iris

Cornea

Eyelid (correct)

Hearing

What is represented by the suffix '-cusis'?

Vision condition

Hearing (correct)

Old age

Eardrum

What does 'Irid/o' refer to?

Earlobe

Cornea

Eye vision

Colored part of the eye (correct)

What does 'Kerat/o' mean?

Cornea, horny, hard Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Myring/o' represent?

Eardrum Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ophthalm/o' refer to?

Eye Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-opia' indicate?

Vision condition Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Opt/o' refer to?

Eye, vision Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ot/o' represent?

Ear, hearing Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Phak/o' refer to?

Lens of eye Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Presby/o' refer to?

Old age Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Retin/o' refer to?

Net or retina Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Scler/o' indicate?

Sclera, white of the eye Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Trop/o' mean?

Turn, change Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Tympan/o' relate to?

Eardrum Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Amblyopia' mean?

Loss of sight, especially in one eye, without detectable disease. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Ametropia'?

Any error of refraction in which images do not focus properly on the retina. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Anisocoria' signify?

Condition in which the pupils are unequal in size. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Astigmatism'.

A condition in which the eye does not focus properly because of an uneven curvature of the cornea. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'Audiometry'?

The use of an audiometer to measure hearing acuity. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cataract' refer to?

Loss of transparency of the lens, causing progressive loss of visual clarity. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Chalazion'.

Nodule or cyst in the eyelid caused by obstruction in a sebaceous gland. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Cochlear implant'?

An electronic device that bypasses damaged portions of the ear and directly stimulates the auditory nerve. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Conjunctivitis' mean?

Inflammation of the conjunctiva, which can cause redness and swelling in the eye. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Dacryoadenitis'?

Inflammation of the lacrimal gland caused by an infection. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Diplopia' refer to?

Perception of two images of a single object; also known as double vision. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ectropion' mean?

Eversion of the edge of the eyelid. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Emmetropia'.

Normal relationship between the refractive power of the eye and its shape. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Entropion' mean?

Inversion of the edge of the eyelid. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Esotropia'?

Strabismus characterized by an inward deviation of one or both eyes. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Exotropia' refer to?

Strabismus characterized by an outward deviation of one eye relative to the other. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Fluorescein angiography'?

A radiographic study of blood vessels in the retina after injection of fluorescein dye. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Glaucoma'.

A group of diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure that causes damage to the optic nerve. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hemianopia' signify?

Blindness in one half of the visual field. Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Hordeolum'?

A pus-filled lesion on the eyelid resulting from an acute infection in a sebaceous gland. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Hyperopia'.

Farsightedness; a defect in which light rays focus beyond the retina. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Infectious myringitis' mean?

Contagious inflammation that causes painful blisters on the eardrum. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Iridectomy'?

Surgical removal of a portion of the tissue of the iris. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Iritis' refer to?

Inflammation of the iris, often the most common form of uveitis. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Keratitis' signify?

Inflammation of the cornea. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Labyrinthectomy'.

Surgical removal of all or a portion of the labyrinth. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Laser trabeculoplasty'?

A treatment for open-angle glaucoma by creating openings in the trabecular meshwork. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Mastoidectomy' refer to?

Surgical removal of the mastoid cells. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Mydriasis' mean?

Dilation of the pupil, the opposite of miosis. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Myopia'?

Nearsightedness; a defect where light rays focus in front of the retina. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Myringotomy'.

A small surgical incision in the eardrum to relieve pressure. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Nyctalopia' signify?

Night blindness; difficulty seeing at night despite normal daytime vision. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Nystagmus'?

Involuntary, constant, rhythmic movement of the eyeball. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ophthalmoscopy' mean?

Use of an ophthalmoscope to visually examine the fundus of the eye. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Optometrist' refer to?

A professional with a Doctor of Optometry degree who provides primary eye care. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Otitis media' mean?

Inflammation of the middle ear. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Otomycosis'.

Fungal infection of the external auditory canal. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Otopyorrhea'?

Flow of pus from the ear. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Otorrhea' signify?

Any discharge from the ear. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Otosclerosis' refer to?

An abnormal hardening of the bones of the middle ear. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Papilledema' mean?

Swelling and inflammation of the optic nerve at the eye's entrance. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Periorbital edema'?

Swelling of the tissues surrounding the eye. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Photophobia'.

Excessive sensitivity to light. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Presbycusis' mean?

Gradual loss of sensorineural hearing due to aging. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Presbyopia'?

Condition of common changes in the eyes due to aging. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ptosis' signify?

Drooping of the upper eyelid. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Radial keratotomy'?

A surgical procedure to treat myopia. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Retinopexy'.

Used to reattach a detached area in retinal detachment. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Scleritis' mean?

Inflammation of the sclera of the eye. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Sensorineural hearing loss'?

Develops when the auditory nerve or hair cells in the inner ear are damaged. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Stapedectomy' refer to?

Surgical removal of the top portion of the stapes. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Strabismus' mean?

Disorder in which the eyes point in different directions. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Tarsorrhaphy'?

Partial or complete suturing together of the upper and lower eyelid. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Tinnitus'.

Condition of a ringing, buzzing, or roaring sound in one or both ears. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Tonometry' refer to?

Measurement of intraocular pressure. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Tympanometry'?

Use of air pressure in the ear canal to test for middle ear disorders. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Vertigo' signify?

A sense of whirling, dizziness, and loss of balance. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'Vitrectomy'?

Removal of the vitreous humor and its replacement with a clear solution. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Xerophthalmia' mean?

Drying of eye surfaces, including the conjunctiva. Signup and view all the answers

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.

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.