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Gigglemen WFTD
10/25-
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Professional
11/01/2007

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Term
Presbyobia
Definition
farsightedness
Term
ophthalmoscope
Definition
An instrument used for examinging inside structure of the retina.
Term
nyctalopia
Definition
night blindedness
Term
mydriasis
Definition
excessive dialation of the pupil
Term
otorrhea
Definition
discharge from the ear
Term
nystagmus
Definition
rapid, involuntary movement of the eye from side to side.
Term
brontophobia
Definition
Fear of thunder
Term
miosis
Definition
excessive contsriction of the pupil of the eye
Term
otalgia
Definition
pain in the ear
Term
myringotomy
Definition
Surgical incision into the eardrum.
Term
otitis externa
Definition
inflammation of the external ear
Term
presbycusis
Definition
a lessening of acute hearing, usually b/c of age
Term
vertigo
Definition
Dizzying sensation as of being in a spinning enviroment
Term
otoscope
Definition
instrument for examing the ear
Term
chondromalacia
Definition
degeneration of the cartilage of the jts, esp the knee
Term
otitis media
Definition
Inflammation of the middle ear.
Term
tinnitus
Definition
ringing in the ear
Term
claudication
Definition
a limp in the leg
Term
ankylosis
Definition
abnormal adhesion of the bones of a jt
Term
myasthenia
Definition
muscle weakness
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