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What are the roots for the word 'eye'?
What are the roots for the word 'eye'?
What term refers to the process of tearing?
What term refers to the process of tearing?
What does 'opia' refer to?
What does 'opia' refer to?
Hyperopia
What is the medical term for Eyelid?
What is the medical term for Eyelid?
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What does 'Kerat/o' describe?
What does 'Kerat/o' describe?
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What is the term for the clear membrane covering the sclera?
What is the term for the clear membrane covering the sclera?
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What root word is used for 'sclera'?
What root word is used for 'sclera'?
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What is the vitreous humor in the eye referred to as?
What is the vitreous humor in the eye referred to as?
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What is the function of the ciliary body?
What is the function of the ciliary body?
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What does 'Retin/o' refer to?
What does 'Retin/o' refer to?
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Study Notes
Eye-Related Medical Terminology
- Three roots for "eye":
- Ocul/o: relates to oculopathy
- Ophthalm/o: pertains to ophthalmologists
- Opt/o: associated with optometrists
Tears
- Two terms for tears:
- Lacrim/o: related to lacrimation (tearing)
- Dacry/o: contains “cry,” hinting at tears (dacryo), emphasizing emotional connection
Vision Conditions
- The suffix "opia":
- Hyperopia: a type of far-sightedness
- Akinetopsia: condition of inability to perceive motion (A + kinet + opsia)
Eyelid Anatomy
- Root for eyelid: Blephar/o
- Definition: Blepharoplasty refers to surgical reconstruction of the eyelid, where "plasty" denotes reconstruction
Cornea
- Root for cornea: Corne/o
- Alternative root: Kerat/o, which suggests a horn-like appearance
Conjunctiva
- Root for conjunctiva: Conjunctiv/o
- Conjunctivitis: inflammation of the conjunctiva; it covers the sclera and lines eyelids, originating from Latin roots meaning “joined”
Sclera
- Root for sclera (the white of the eye): Scler/o
- Example condition: Scleritis, indicating inflammation of the sclera
Vitreous Humor
- Root: Vitre/o, referring to the vitreous liquid in the eye
- Vitreous humor helps focus light on the retina, named for its glass-like quality
Ciliary Body
- Root for ciliary body: Cycl/o, as in cycloplegia (paralysis of the ciliary body)
- Function: Changes the lens shape for focusing, a process called accommodation
Retina
- Root for retina: Retin/o
- Meaning: Comes from a term referring to a net, depicting the light-sensitive tissue’s net-like structure inside the eye
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Test your knowledge on eye-related medical terminology including roots, conditions, and anatomy. This quiz covers parts of the eye, common terms for tears, and various vision conditions. Perfect for students in medical fields or anyone interested in ophthalmology.
