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Ch. Eight
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04/04/2010
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Term
otorhinolaryngology
 Definition
study of structure, function, disease, and treatments related to the ear,nose, and throat
Term
ot/o
 Definition
ear
Term
rhin/o
 Definition
nose
Term
laryng/o
 Definition
larynx
Term
otorhinolaryngologist
 Definition
physician who specializes in the treatment of the upper respiratory system (ear, nose, and throat)
Term
otorrhea
 Definition
discharge from the ear
Term
otic
 Definition
pertaining to the ear (adjective)
Term
otitis
 Definition
inflammation of the ear
Term
otalgia
 Definition
ear pain
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otitis media
 Definition
middle ear infection
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tympanum
 Definition
ear drum
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tympan/o
 Definition
combining form for ear drum or tympanum (tympanic membrane)
Term
tympanotomy
 Definition
incision into the eardrum
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tympanectomy
 Definition
excision of the eardrum
Term
tympanometry
 Definition
process of measuring the function of the eardrum
Term
tympanometer
 Definition
instrument used to measure the function of the eardrum
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ech/o
 Definition
reflected sound
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audi/o
 Definition
hearing
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phon/o
 Definition
sound
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phas/o
 Definition
speech
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aphasia
 Definition
inability to speak
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bradyphasia
 Definition
slow speech
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tachyphasia
 Definition
fast speech
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aphonia
 Definition
absence of voice
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phonic
 Definition
pertaining to the voice
Term
phonometer
 Definition
instrument used to measure the intensity of the voice
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phonology
 Definition
study of sound
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audiology
 Definition
study of hearing
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phasology
 Definition
study of speech
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audiometer
 Definition
instrument used to measure hearing
Term
audiometer
 Definition
instrument used to measure hearing
Term
audiometer
 Definition
instrument used to measure hearing
Term
audiometry
 Definition
process of measuring hearing
Term
audiogram
 Definition
a record made by the instrument used to test hearing
Term
rhin/o
 Definition
nose
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nas/o
 Definition
nasal passages
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pharyng/o
 Definition
throat
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laryng/o
 Definition
(larynx) voice box
Term
trache/o
 Definition
trachea
Term
bronch/o
 Definition
right and left bronchi
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bronchiol/o
 Definition
bronchioles (small branches of the bronchi)
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alveol/o
 Definition
alveolar sacs
Term
rhinorrhea
 Definition
runny nose
Term
rhinitis
 Definition
inflammation of the nose
Term
rhinoplasty
 Definition
surgical repair of the nose
Term
rhinotomy
 Definition
incision of the nose
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nasal
 Definition
pertaining to the nose
Term
nasitis
 Definition
inflammation of the nose
Term
nasoscope, rhinoscope
 Definition
instrument used to examine the nose
Term
nasopharyngitis
 Definition
inflammation of the nose and throat
Term
nasofrontal
 Definition
pertaining to the nasal and fronal bones
Term
nasopharyngitis
 Definition
inflammation of the nose and pharynx
Term
nasolacrimal
 Definition
pertaining to the nose and lacrimal duct
Term
pharyng/o
 Definition
pharynx
Term
nasopharyngeal
 Definition
referring to the nose and pharynx
Term
pharyngomycosis
 Definition
fungus disease of the pharynx
Term
pharyngitis
 Definition
inflammation of the pharynx
Term
pharyngotomy
 Definition
incision of the pharynx
Term
pharynges
 Definition
plural for pharynx
Term
pharyngopathy
 Definition
disease of the throat
Term
pharyngoplasty
 Definition
surgical repair of the throat
Term
pharyngoscope
 Definition
instrument to examine the throat
Term
pharyngomycosis
 Definition
fungus condition of the throat
Term
croup
 Definition
barking cough; resembles a seal or dog
Term
asthma
 Definition
wheezing cough, spasms of the bronchi
Term
emphysema
 Definition
overdistention of the air sacs caused by smoking
Term
pertussis
 Definition
whooping cough
Term
laryngitis
 Definition
inflammation of the larynx
Term
laryngalgia
 Definition
pain in the larynx
Term
larygostomy
 Definition
a permanent opening in the larynx
Term
laryngotomy
 Definition
incison into the larynx
Term
larygopathy
 Definition
any diseases of the voice box
Term
laryngoscope
 Definition
instrument used to examine the voice box
Term
laryngospasm
 Definition
spasm of the voice box
Term
larynges
 Definition
plural form of larynx
Term
pyosis
 Definition
condition with formation of pus
Term
tracheopyosis
 Definition
a condition of the trachea with formation of pus
Term
tracheopyosis
 Definition
a condition of the trachea with pus formation
Term
tracheorrhagia
 Definition
hemorrhage from the trachea
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trachealgia
 Definition
pain in the trachea
Term
tracheotomy
 Definition
incision into the windpipe
Term
tracheoscopy
 Definition
exam of the trachea
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tracheal
 Definition
pertaining to the trachea
Term
tracheolaryngotomy
 Definition
incision into the trachea and larynx
Term
tracheostomy
 Definition
form a new opening in the trachea
Term
endotracheal
 Definition
within the trachea
Term
bronchitis
 Definition
inflammation of the bronchi
Term
bronchoscope
 Definition
an instrument used to examine the bronchi
Term
broncholith
 Definition
calculus in a bronchus
Term
bronchoscopy
 Definition
examination of a bronchus with an instrument
Term
bronchorrhagia
 Definition
bronchial hemhorrhage
Term
bronchi
 Definition
plural of bronchus
Term
bronchostomy
 Definition
formation of a new opening into a bronchus
Term
bronchospasm
 Definition
spasm of a bronchus
Term
bronchorrhaphy
 Definition
suturing of a bronchi
Term
pleuralgia
 Definition
pain in the pleura
Term
pleural
 Definition
means pertaining to the lungs
Term
pleuritis
 Definition
inflammation of the pleura
Term
pleuracentesis
 Definition
surgical puncturing of the pleura
Term
pleurisy, pleuritis
 Definition
inflammation of the pleura
Term
phren/o
 Definition
diaphragm
Term
phrenic nerve
 Definition
innervates the diaphragm
Term
phrenalgia
 Definition
pain the diaphragm
Term
phrenogastric
 Definition
pertaining to the diaphragm and stomach
Term
pneuma
 Definition
Greek for breathing
Term
pne/o
 Definition
breathe or breathing
Term
bradypnea
 Definition
slow breathing
Term
tachypnea
 Definition
fast breathing
Term
apnea
 Definition
temporary cessation of breathing for more than 20 seconds
Term
respiratory arrest
 Definition
permanent cessation of breathing
Term
dyspnea
 Definition
difficult or labored breathing
Term
eupnea
 Definition
easy breathing
Term
pneumon/o
 Definition
lungs
Term
pneumonectomy
 Definition
excision of the lungs
Term
pneumonotomy
 Definition
incision of the lung
Term
pneumonopathy
 Definition
any disease of the lungs
Term
pneumonorrhagia
 Definition
hemorrhage of a lung
Term
pneumonia, pneumonitis
 Definition
inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria or virus
Term
pneumonocentesis
 Definition
surgical puncture to remove fluid from the lung
Term
pneumonopexy
 Definition
surgical fixation of the lung (reattach it to the chest wall)
Term
pneumonomelanosis
 Definition
lung disease; lung tissue becomes black due to inhaling black dust, soot, black smoke
Term
pneum/o, pneumon/o
 Definition
refer to lung
pneum/o also used to refer to air
Term
pneumothorax
 Definition
collection of air in the chest cavity (thorax)
Term
pneumometer
 Definition
instrument used to measure air volume in respiration
Term
pneumopyothorax
 Definition
collection of air and pus in the thoracic cavity
Term
pneumohemothorax
 Definition
collection of air and blood in the thoracic cavity
Term
pulmonary, pulmonic
 Definition
pertaining to the lungs
adjective
Term
ophthalmic
 Definition
pertaining to the eye
Term
ophthalmo/o
 Definition
eye
Term
ophthalmitis
 Definition
inflammation of the eye
Term
ophthalmalgia
 Definition
pain in the eye
Term
ophthalmocele
 Definition
herniation of the eye
Term
ophthalmometer
 Definition
instrument for measuring the eye
Term
ophthalmopathy
 Definition
any eye disease
Term
ophthalmoplasty
 Definition
plastic surgery of the eye
Term
ophthalmologist
 Definition
doctor who specializes in the treatment in diseases of the eye
Term
ophthalmology
 Definition
medical speciality dealing with eye diseases
Term
ophthalmoscope
 Definition
instrument used examine the interior of the eye
Term
ophthalmoscopy
 Definition
examination of the interior of the eye
Term
optometrist
 Definition
doctor who measures visual acuity
Term
optometry
 Definition
measurement of vision
Term
myopia
 Definition
nearsightedness
Term
hyperopia
 Definition
farsightedness
Term
presbyopia
 Definition
loss of accomodation, old-sightedness (ability of the lens to focus objects on the retina)
Term
diplopia
 Definition
double vision
Term
blephar/o
 Definition
eyelid
Term
blepharoptosis
 Definition
prolapse of an eyelid
Term
blepharedema
 Definition
swelling of an eyelid
Term
blepharitis
 Definition
inflammation of an eyelid
Term
blepharotomy
 Definition
incision of an eyelid
Term
corne/o
 Definition
cornea
Term
corneitis
 Definition
inflammation of the cornea
Term
corneoiritis
 Definition
inflammation of the cornea and iris
Term
corneoscleral
 Definition
pertaining to the cornea and sclera
Term
phac/o
 Definition
lens
Term
phacocele
 Definition
displacement or herniation of the lens
Term
phacoemulsification
 Definition
process that emulsifies the lens for removal (cataracts)
Term
scler/o
 Definition
sclera, white of the eye
Term
scleral
 Definition
pertaining to the sclera
Term
sclerectomy
 Definition
excision of the sclera (part of)
Term
sclerostomy
 Definition
formation of an opening in the sclera
Term
ir
 Definition
combining form for iris, used to refer to inflammation
Term
iritis
 Definition
inflammation of the iris
Term
corneoiritis
 Definition
inflammation of the cornea and iris
Term
scleroiritis
 Definition
inflammation of the sclera and iris
Term
irides
 Definition
plural for iris
Term
iridocele
 Definition
herniation or displacement of the iris
Term
iridalgia
 Definition
pain in the iris
Term
iridectomy
 Definition
excision of part of the iris
Term
retin/o
 Definition
retina
Term
retinal
 Definition
pertaining to the retina
Term
retinitis
 Definition
inflammation of the retina
Term
retinoplasty
 Definition
repair of a detached retina
Term
retinoscope
 Definition
instrument used to examine the retina
Term
retinoscopy
 Definition
process of examining the retina
Term
core/o
cor/e
 Definition
pupil
Term
corectopia
 Definition
misplaced pupil
Term
corelysis
 Definition
destruction of the pupil
Term
corectasia
 Definition
dilation of the pupil
Term
aniscoria
 Definition
unequal pupil size
Term
coreometer
 Definition
instrument used to measure the pupil
Term
coreometry
 Definition
process of measuring the pupil
Term
coreoplasty
 Definition
plastic surgery of the pupil
Term
kerat/o
corne/o
 Definition
cornea
Term
keratocele
 Definition
herniation of the cornea
Term
keratoplasty
 Definition
plastic surgery on the cornea (corneal transplant)
Term
keratotomy
 Definition
incision of the cornea
Term
keratoscleritis
 Definition
inflammation of the cornea and sclera
Term
lacrimal
 Definition
pertaining to tears
Term
lacrimal gland
 Definition
secretes tears
Term
lacrimal sac
 Definition
collects lacrimal fluid
Term
nasolacrimal duct
 Definition
drains tears
Term
presbyopia
 Definition
old sightedness; loss of accomodation in the lens
Term
amb/i
 Definition
both or both sides
Term
ambilateral
 Definition
pertaining to both sides
Term
ambiopia
 Definition
both eyes form separate images
Term
diplopia
ambiopia
 Definition
double vision
Term
nyctalopia
 Definition
unable to see at night; night blindness)
Term
strabismos
 Definition
Greek word for squinting
Term
exotropia
 Definition
eyes point outward
Term
esotropia
 Definition
eyes point inward
Term
hypertropia
 Definition
eyes point upward
Term
hypotropia
 Definition
eyes point downward
Term
strabismus
 Definition
abnormal condition that affects the position of the eye's axis and focus for up, down, out or in
Term
astigmatism
 Definition
caused by an unequal curvature of the surface of the eye diffusing the focal point on the retina
Term
OD
 Definition
oculus dexter (eye, right)
Term
OS
 Definition
oculus sinister, (left eye)
Term
AD
 Definition
auris dextra (right ear)
Term
auris dextra
 Definition
right ear
Term
auris sinistra
 Definition
left ear
Term
MTD
 Definition
membrana tympani dexter (right eardrum)
Term
MTS
 Definition
membrana tympani sinster (left eardrum)
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