Eye and Ear Terminology Quiz

Questions and Answers

What are the roots for the word 'eye'?

lacrim/o, dacry/o

vitre/o

blephar/o

ocul/o, ophthalm/o, opt/p (correct)

What are the roots for the word 'tear'?

scler/o

cycl/o

lacrim/o, dacry/o (correct)

ocul/o, ophthalm/o

What is the suffix for 'vision condition'?

-itis

-acusis

-opsia (correct)

-scope

What is the root for 'eyelid'?

blephar/o Signup and view all the answers

What are the roots for 'cornea'?

carne/o, kert/o Signup and view all the answers

What is the root for 'conjunctiva'?

conjunctiv/o Signup and view all the answers

What is the root for 'sclera'?

scler/o Signup and view all the answers

What is the root for 'ciliary body'?

cycl/o Signup and view all the answers

What is the root for 'retina'?

retin/o Signup and view all the answers

What are the roots for 'iris'?

ir/o, irid/o Signup and view all the answers

What is the root for 'vitreous liquid'?

vitre/o Signup and view all the answers

What are the roots for 'lens'?

phac/o, phak/o Signup and view all the answers

What are the roots for 'ear'?

aur/o, ot/o Signup and view all the answers

What are the roots for 'sound, hearing'?

acous/o, audi/o Signup and view all the answers

What is the suffix for 'hearing condition'?

-acusis Signup and view all the answers

What is the root for 'ear wax'?

cerumin/o Signup and view all the answers

What is the root for 'Eustachian tube'?

salping/o Signup and view all the answers

What are the roots for 'eardrum'?

tympan/o, myring/o Signup and view all the answers

What is the root for 'mastoid process'?

mastoid/o Signup and view all the answers

What is the root for 'labyrinth'?

labyrinth/o Signup and view all the answers

What is the root for 'vestibule'?

vestibul/o Signup and view all the answers

What is the root for 'cochlea'?

cochle/o Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'akinetopsia'?

inability to see objects in motion Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'ambiopia'?

double vision Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'amblyopia'?

decreased vision; lazy eye Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'asthenopia'?

weak vision (eye strain) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'diplopia'?

double vision Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'hermianopsia'?

blindness in half the visual field Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'hyperopia'?

farsightedness Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'myopia'?

nearsightedness Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'presbyopia'?

decreased vision caused by old age Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Root for "eye": ocul/o, ophthalm/o, opt/o
Root for "tear": lacrim/o, dacry/o
Suffix for "vision condition": -opia, -opsia
Root for "eyelid": blephar/o
Roots for "cornea": carne/o, kert/o
Root for "conjunctiva": conjunctiv/o
Root for "sclera" (whites of the eye): scler/o
Root for "ciliary body": cycl/o
Root for "retina": retin/o
Roots for "iris": ir/o, irid/o
Root for "vitreous liquid" (vitreous humor): vitre/o
Roots for "lens": phac/o, phak/o

Roots for "ear": aur/o, ot/o
Roots for "sound, hearing": acous/o, audi/o
Suffix indicating "hearing condition": -acusis
Root for "ear wax": cerumin/o
Root for "Eustachian tube": salping/o
Roots for "eardrum": tympan/o, myring/o
Root for "mastoid process": mastoid/o
Root for "labyrinth" (inner ear): labyrinth/o
Root for "vestibule": vestibul/o
Root for "cochlea": cochle/o

Vision Conditions - Definitions and Analyses

Akinetopsia: Inability to see objects in motion; breakdown: a (no) / kinet (movement) / opsia (vision condition)
Ambiopia: Double vision; breakdown: ambi (both) / opsia (vision condition)
Amblyopia: Decreased vision; known as "lazy eye" when it occurs in one eye; breakdown: ambly (dull) / opia (vision condition)
Asthenopia: Weak vision or eye strain; breakdown: asthen (weak) / opia (vision condition)
Diplopia: Double vision; breakdown: dipl (double) / opia (vision condition)
Hemianopsia: Blindness in half the visual field; breakdown: hemi (half) / an (no) / opsia (vision condition)
Hyperopia: Farsightedness; breakdown: hyper (over) / opia (vision condition)
Myopia: Nearsightedness; breakdown: my (shut) / opia (vision condition)
Presbyopia: Decreased vision due to old age; breakdown: presby (old age) / opia (vision condition)

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Test your knowledge on the medical terminology related to the eye and ear. This quiz covers essential roots, suffixes, and conditions associated with vision and hearing. Perfect for students in healthcare and anatomy courses.