Medical Terminology Chapter 1 Flashcards

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What is the definition of ophthalmoplasty?

Instrument to view the eye

Surgical forming of the eye (correct)

Pain of the eye

Study of the eye

What does ophthalmology study?

The eye

What instrument is used to view the eye?

Ophthalmoscope

What does ophthalmalgia mean?

Pain of the eye Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of ophthalmitis?

Inflammation of the eye Signup and view all the answers

What is an ophthalmotomy?

Incision of the eye Signup and view all the answers

What does otitis refer to?

Inflammation of the ear Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure called for incision of the ear?

Ototomy Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for surgical forming of the ear?

Otoplasty Signup and view all the answers

What does otology study?

The ear Signup and view all the answers

What instrument is used to view the ear?

Otoscope Signup and view all the answers

What does otalgia mean?

Pain of the ear Signup and view all the answers

What is a rhinotomy?

Incision of the nose Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of rhinoplasty?

Surgical forming of the nose Signup and view all the answers

What does rhinology study?

The nose Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a rhinoscope?

Instrument to view the nose Signup and view all the answers

What does rhinalgia refer to?

Pain of the nose Signup and view all the answers

What does rhinitis mean?

Inflammation of the nose Signup and view all the answers

What is gastrotomy?

Incision of the stomach Signup and view all the answers

What does gastroplasty mean?

Surgical forming of the stomach Signup and view all the answers

What does gastrology study?

The stomach Signup and view all the answers

What is a gastroscope used for?

Instrument to view the stomach Signup and view all the answers

What does gastralgia refer to?

Pain of the stomach Signup and view all the answers

What is gastritis?

Inflammation of the stomach Signup and view all the answers

What does hepatotomy mean?

Incision of the liver Signup and view all the answers

What does hepatoplasty refer to?

Surgical forming of the liver Signup and view all the answers

What is studied in hepatology?

The liver Signup and view all the answers

What instrument is used to view the liver?

Hepatoscope Signup and view all the answers

What does hepatalgia mean?

Pain of the liver Signup and view all the answers

What is hepatitis?

Inflammation of the liver Signup and view all the answers

What does arthrotomy refer to?

Incision of a joint Signup and view all the answers

What is arthroplasty?

Surgical forming of a joint Signup and view all the answers

What does arthrology study?

The joints Signup and view all the answers

What does arthralgia mean?

Pain of a joint Signup and view all the answers

What is arthritis?

Inflammation of a joint Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmoplasty: Surgical forming of the eye.
Ophthalmology: The study of the eye, focusing on its anatomy, physiology, and diseases.
Ophthalmoscope: Instrument used to view the internal structure of the eye.
Ophthalmalgia: Pain experienced in the eye.
Ophthalmitis: Inflammation of the eye.
Ophthalmotomy: Incision made in the eye for surgical purposes.

Otology

Otitis: Inflammation of the ear, often leading to discomfort or infection.
Ototomy: Surgical incision of the ear, usually for diagnostic or therapeutic reasons.
Otoplasty: Surgical forming or reconstruction of the ear.
Otology: Study of the ear, including diagnosis and treatment of ear disorders.
Otoscope: Instrument designed to view the ear canal and eardrum.
otalgia: Pain occurring in the ear.

Rhinology

Rhinotomy: Surgical incision of the nose, often performed for access to the sinuses.
Rhinoplasty: Surgical forming or reconstruction of the nose, commonly for cosmetic purposes.
Rhinology: Study of the nose, addressing diseases and conditions related to nasal structures.
Rhinoscope: Instrument used for examining the nasal passages.
Rhinalgia: Pain associated with the nose.
Rhinitis: Inflammation of the nasal lining, often presenting with congestion and discharge.

Gastrology

Gastrotomy: Surgical incision of the stomach for various medical interventions.
Gastroplasty: Surgical procedure to modify the stomach shape or size.
Gastrology: Study of the stomach's structure, function, and diseases.
Gastroscope: Instrument for visualizing the stomach and upper digestive tract.
Gastralgia: Pain located in the stomach.
Gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach lining, leading to discomfort and digestive issues.

Hepatology

Hepatotomy: Surgical incision made in the liver for diagnostic or treatment purposes.
Hepatoplasty: Surgical forming or reconstruction of the liver.
Hepatology: Study of the liver, focusing on its diseases and functions.
Hepatoscope: Instrument utilized for observing liver tissues.
Hepatalgia: Pain felt in the liver region.
Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver, often caused by viral infections or toxins.

Arthrology

Arthrotomy: Surgical incision of a joint, often performed to access joint structures.
Arthroplasty: Surgical reconstruction of a joint to restore function or relieve pain.
Arthrology: Study of joints, encompassing their motion and associated disorders.
Arthralgia: Pain occurring in and around joints.
Arthritis: Inflammation of a joint, characterized by pain, swelling, and reduced mobility.

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Test your knowledge of key terms in medical terminology with these flashcards focused on ophthalmology. Learn definitions and uses of essential terms related to the eye, enhancing your understanding for future medical studies.