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What are the roots for the word 'eye'?
What are the roots for the word 'tear'?
What is the suffix for 'vision condition'?
What is the root for 'eyelid'?
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What are the roots for 'cornea'?
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What is the root for 'conjunctiva'?
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What is the root for 'sclera'?
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What is the root for 'ciliary body'?
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What is the root for 'retina'?
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What are the roots for 'iris'?
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What is the root for 'vitreous liquid'?
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What are the roots for 'lens'?
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What are the roots for 'ear'?
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What are the roots for 'sound, hearing'?
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What is the suffix for 'hearing condition'?
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What is the root for 'ear wax'?
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What is the root for 'Eustachian tube'?
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What are the roots for 'eardrum'?
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What is the root for 'mastoid process'?
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What is the root for 'labyrinth'?
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What is the root for 'vestibule'?
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What is the root for 'cochlea'?
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What is the definition of 'akinetopsia'?
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What is the definition of 'ambiopia'?
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What is the definition of 'amblyopia'?
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What is the definition of 'asthenopia'?
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What is the definition of 'diplopia'?
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What is the definition of 'hermianopsia'?
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What is the definition of 'hyperopia'?
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What is the definition of 'myopia'?
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What is the definition of 'presbyopia'?
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Study Notes
Eye-Related Terms
- 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
Ear-Related Terms
- 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.