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What is the term for the appendages or accessory structures of an organ?
What is the condition characterized by a dimness of vision or the partial loss of sight?
Amblyopia
What is any error of refraction in which images do not focus properly on the retina called?
Ametropia
What condition refers to unequal pupils in size?
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What is the term for a condition where the eye does not focus properly due to uneven corneal curvature?
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What is pressure-related ear discomfort caused by changes in pressure called?
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What is the term for drooping of the upper eyelid, also known as ptosis?
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What condition involves the loss of transparency of the lens, leading to visual clarity loss?
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What is a localized swelling inside the eyelid resulting from sebaceous gland obstruction called?
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What device can help a deaf person understand speech and environmental sounds?
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What is inflammation of the conjunctiva, commonly known as pinkeye?
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What is the term for inflammation of the lacrimal gland?
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What is the visual impairment known as when an object is seen as two?
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What condition refers to the eversion of the edge of an eyelid?
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What term describes the normal relationship between the refractive power of the eye and its shape?
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What condition is characterized by the inversion of the edge of an eyelid?
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What is the inward deviation of one or both eyes called?
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What is the inflammation of the Eustachian tube also known as?
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What is strabismus characterized by the outward deviation of one eye called?
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What is the radiographic study of blood vessels in the retina following fluorescein dye injection?
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What group of diseases is characterized by increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage?
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What term refers to blindness in one-half of the visual field?
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What is a pus-filled lesion on the eyelid resulting from an infection called?
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What is the term for a defect in which light rays focus beyond the retina?
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What contagious inflammation causes painful blisters on the eardrum?
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What is the surgical removal of a portion of the tissue of the iris called?
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What is an inflammation of the uveal tract, primarily affecting the front of the eye?
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What is inflammation of the cornea known as?
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What is the surgical removal of all or a portion of the labyrinth termed?
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What procedure is used to treat open-angle glaucoma by facilitating fluid drainage?
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What is the surgical removal of mastoid cells called?
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What defect occurs when light rays focus in front of the retina?
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What is the surgical incision in the eardrum to place tympanostomy tubes called?
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What condition allows individuals with normal daytime vision to have difficulty seeing at night?
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Study Notes
Key Medical Terms and Definitions
- Adnexa: Refers to the accessory structures or appendages of an organ.
- Amblyopia: Dimness of vision or partial loss of sight, typically in one eye, without detectable eye disease.
- Ametropia: Any refractive error where images do not focus correctly on the retina, affecting visual clarity.
- Anisocoria: Condition characterized by unequal pupil sizes.
- Astigmatism: Condition where the eye doesn't focus light evenly due to irregular curvature of the cornea.
- Barotrauma: Ear discomfort triggered by pressure changes during flight, driving in mountains, or diving, impacted by Eustachian tube blockage.
- Blepharoptosis: Drooping of the upper eyelid, often caused by paralysis.
- Cataract: Loss of transparency in the lens that leads to progressive visual clarity loss.
- Chalazion: Localized swelling in the eyelid due to blockage of a sebaceous gland; also known as an internal stye.
- Cochlear Implant: Electronic device providing auditory understanding for deaf individuals, enabling them to hear speech and environmental sounds.
- Conjunctivitis: Inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by infection or allergy, commonly known as pinkeye.
- Dacryoadenitis: Inflammation of the lacrimal gland, which can result from bacterial, viral, or fungal infections.
- Diplopia: Visual condition where an object appears as two distinct images, commonly referred to as double vision.
- Ectropion: Condition where the eyelid turns outward, exposing the inner eyelid.
- Emmetropia: Normal eye refractive power where light is focused correctly on the retina.
- Entropion: Condition in which the eyelid rolls inward, potentially irritating the eye.
- Esotropia: Type of strabismus where one or both eyes turn inward, commonly called cross-eyes.
- Eustachitis: Inflammation of the Eustachian tube, also known as salpingitis.
- Exotropia: Type of strabismus where one eye turns outward, commonly referred to as walleye.
- Fluorescein Angiography: Radiographic study of retinal blood vessels post-intravenous fluorescein dye injection.
- Glaucoma: Group of eye diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure leading to optic nerve damage and vision defects.
- Hemianopia: Blindness affecting one-half of the visual field.
- Hordeolum: A pus-filled lesion on the eyelid from a sebaceous gland infection; commonly known as a stye.
- Hyperopia: Condition where light rays focus beyond the retina, known as farsightedness.
- Infectious Myringitis: Contagious inflammation causing painful blisters on the eardrum.
- Iridectomy: Surgical removal of a portion of the iris tissue.
- Iritis: Inflammation of the uveal tract, primarily affecting structures at the front of the eye, also called anterior uveitis.
- Keratitis: Inflammation of the cornea, which can impact vision.
- Labyrinthectomy: Surgical removal of all or part of the labyrinth in the inner ear.
- Laser Trabeculoplasty: Procedure for open-angle glaucoma treatment, creating openings in the meshwork for proper fluid drainage.
- Mastoidectomy: Surgical removal of the mastoid cells, typically in cases of infection.
- Myopia: Condition where light rays focus in front of the retina, known as nearsightedness.
- Myringotomy: Surgical incision in the eardrum to allow placement of tympanostomy tubes.
- Nyctalopia: Condition causing difficulty seeing at night despite normal daytime vision, commonly known as night blindness.
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Test your knowledge of key terms in medical terminology with this set of flashcards focused on Chapter 11. Each card presents a word and its definition, helping you to memorize and understand important concepts related to ocular health. Perfect for students pursuing studies in health-related fields.
