Medical Terminology Chapter 17: Eyes and Ears Abbreviations
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What does the abbreviation AD stand for?

  • Eyes
  • Both ears
  • Right ear (correct)
  • Left ear

    • What is the definition of AOM?

    Acute otitis media

    What does the abbreviation AS represent?

  • Both ears
  • Left eye
  • Right ear
  • Left ear (correct)

    • What does EENT stand for?

    <p>Eyes ears nose throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of ENG?

    <p>Electronystagmography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ENT refer to?

    <p>Ears nose throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of ETD?

    <p>Eustachian tube dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HEENT stand for?

    <p>Head eyes ears nose throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of PE tube?

    <p>Pressure equalizing tube</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SOM stand for?

    <p>Serous otitis media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does AMD refer to?

    <p>Age related macular degeneration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of IOL?

    <p>Intraocular lens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does IOP stand for?

    <p>Intraocular pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is LASIK?

    <p>Laser in situ keratomileusis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the abbreviation OD represent?

    <p>Right ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of OS?

    <p>Left eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OU signify?

    <p>Both eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PERRLA mean?

    <p>Pupils equal round reactive to light and accommodation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does POGA stand for?

    <p>Primary open angle glaucoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is VA in medical terminology?

    <p>Visual acuity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does VF stand for?

    <p>Visual field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • AD: Indicates the right ear, used in clinical documentation.
    • AS: Refers to the left ear, significant for differentiating between ears in diagnosis.
    • AOM: Stands for Acute Otitis Media, an infection of the middle ear requiring prompt treatment.
    • ETD: Represents Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, which can lead to ear pain and pressure abnormalities.
    • SOM: Denotes Serous Otitis Media, characterized by fluid buildup in the middle ear without infection.
    • PE Tube: Refers to Pressure Equalizing Tube, a device used to alleviate pressure in the ear.
    • EENT: Combines Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat; represents a multidisciplinary approach to ENT concerns.
    • ENT: Encompasses ears, nose, and throat as specialties in medicine, often overlapping in treatment.
    • HEENT: Expands on EENT by including the head; important for comprehensive examinations.
    • AMD: Stands for Age-related Macular Degeneration, a major cause of vision loss in older adults.
    • IOL: Refers to Intraocular Lens, an artificial lens implanted to replace a clouded natural lens post-cataract surgery.
    • IOP: Indicates Intraocular Pressure, a critical measurement in assessing eye health and glaucoma risk.
    • LASIK: Acronym for Laser In Situ Keratomileusis, a popular corrective eye surgery to treat refractive errors.

    General Eye and Vision Terminology

    • OD: Short for Oculus Dexter, meaning right eye; commonly used in prescriptions.
    • OS: Abbreviation for Oculus Sinister, referring to the left eye.
    • OU: Stands for Oculus Uterque, indicating both eyes simultaneously.
    • PERRLA: An acronym for Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation; a key assessment in neurological exams.
    • POGA: Represents Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, a chronic eye condition that can lead to vision loss.
    • VA: Stands for Visual Acuity, a measurement of the clarity of vision.
    • VF: Refers to Visual Field, assessing the scope of vision and detecting peripheral vision loss.

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