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Medical Terminology
Eye and Ear
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
11/15/2013

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Term
aqueous humor
Definition
The watery fluid that provides both shape and nourishment to the anterior part of the eye is called
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cornea
Definition
The transparent structure on the sclera that allows light rays into the eye
Term
lacrimal glands
Definition
anatomic structures that produce tears
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lens
Definition
anatomic structure directly behind the pupil that focuses and bends light
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lacrim/o
Definition
tear, tear duct
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phac/o
Definition
lens
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intraocular
Definition
pertaining to within the eye
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ophthalmic
Definition
pertaining to the eye
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ophthalmologist
Definition
physician who studies and treats diseases of the eye
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optician
Definition
specialist who fills prescriptions for lenses but cannot prescribe them
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choroid
Definition
middle layer of the eye
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optic nerve
Definition
carries visual impulses from the retina to the brain.
Term
meibomian
Definition
glands found in the upper and lower edges of the eyelids that help lubricate the eye with oil
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cornea
Definition
transparent anterior part of the sclera
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Aqueous humor
Definition
watery liquid found in the anterior cavity of the eye
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retinopathy
Definition
any (noninflammatory) disease of the retina
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kerat/o
Definition
cornea
Term
phacomalacia
Definition
a softening of the lens of the eye
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blepharitis
Definition
inflammation of the eyelid
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aphakia
Definition
lack of a lens
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diplopia
Definition
double vision
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pseudophakia
Definition
artificial intraocular lens
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ophthalmalgia
Definition
pain in the eye
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astigmatism
Definition
efective curvature of the refractive surface of the eye
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anisocoria
Definition
pupils are of different sizes
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cataract
Definition
clouding of the lens of the eye
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glaucoma
Definition
eye disorder caused by optic nerve damage
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hyperopia
Definition
farsightedness
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nystagmus
Definition
involuntary, jerking movements of the eyes
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emmetropia
Definition
the condition of normal vision
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nyctalopia
Definition
poor vision at night or in faint light
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endophthalmitis
Definition
inflammation within the eye
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Acute hordeolum
Definition
Infection of the oil gland of the eyelid (sty)
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Dacryocytitis
Definition
inflammation of the tear sac
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Blepharitis
Definition
Localized inflammation of the eyelid
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Blepharoptosis
Definition
Drooping of the eyelid
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Chalazion
Definition
Obstruction of the oil gland of the eyelid
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