Questions and Answers
A(n) ________ is a physician who specializes in the study and treatment of diseases associated with the eyes.
ophthalmologist
The medical term for nearsightedness is emmetropia.
False
The presence of stones or rocky particles in the tear-forming gland of the eye is known as:
dacryolithiasis
A patient experiencing difficulty hearing should visit this type of physician who specializes in hearing disorders and treatment:
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The condition of double vision is called diplopia.
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The two word parts that form the term retinopathy can be written as retino/pathy.
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An optometrist is a physician who can perform surgical procedures to treat diseases of the eye.
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Select the root that means 'iris.'
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The instrument used to view/examine the ear is called a(n) ________.
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The medical term for farsightedness is ________.
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The medical term for a condition of hearing leading to a total loss of hearing is:
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During a labyrinthectomy, the eardrum is:
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The process of using a handheld instrument to view and examine the ear is called:
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The correct meaning of the combining form in the term myringoplasty is:
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The medical term for nearsightedness is:
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The combining form asthen/o means 'weakness.'
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The suffix that means 'vision' is ________.
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Choose the term with the correct spelling:
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Disease of the retina is:
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Study Notes
Eye and Ear Medical Terminology
- An ophthalmologist specializes in the study and treatment of eye diseases.
- Nearsightedness is medically termed myopia, not emmetropia.
- Dacryolithiasis refers to the presence of stones or rocky particles in the tear-forming gland.
- An audiologist is a physician who specializes in hearing disorders and their treatment.
- The medical condition known as diplopia describes double vision.
- The term retinopathy is composed of retino/path (retina and disease) - the claim about its root parts being misidentified is false.
- An optometrist does not perform surgical procedures; this is a role for an ophthalmologist.
- The root ir/o signifies "iris."
- An otoscope is an instrument utilized to examine the ear.
- Farsightedness is called hyperopia in medical terms.
- Anacusis indicates a condition leading to total loss of hearing.
- In a labyrinthectomy, the eardrum is removed during the procedure.
- The act of examining the ear with a handheld tool is termed otoscopy.
- The combining form in myringoplasty refers to the eardrum.
- The medical term for nearsightedness is myopia.
- The combining form asthen/o translates to "weakness."
- The suffix signaling "vision" is -opia.
- The term otopathy is the correctly spelled term for ear diseases.
- Retinopathy refers to any disease affecting the retina.
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Test your knowledge of medical terms related to eye diseases with these flashcards from Chapter 14. Each card presents a word or concept, along with its definition, helping reinforce your understanding of ophthalmology-related terminology. Perfect for students in medical courses or anyone interested in health science.
