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LOM Ch 17 Sense Organs Set 4
Language of Medicine, 9th Edition, Davi-Ellen Chabner Sense Organs
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07/04/2010

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ir/o, irid/o
Definition
Two combined forms meaning iris
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iritis
Definition
inflammation of the iris
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iridic
Definition
pertaining to the iris
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iridectomy
Definition
a portion of the iris is removed to improve drainage of aqueous humor or to extract a foreign body
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kerat/o
Definition
combined form meaning cornea--starts with "k"
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keratitis
Definition
inflammation of the cornea
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lacrim/o
Definition
combined form meaning tears
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lacrimal
Definition
pertaining to tears
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ocul/o, ophthalm/o
Definition
two combined forms meaning eye
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intraocular
Definition
pertaining to within the eye
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ophthalmologist
Definition
medical doctor who specializes in treating disorders of the eye
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ophthalmic
Definition
pertaining to the eye
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ophthalmoplegia
Definition
paralysis of the eye
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opt/o, optic/o
Definition
Two combined forms meaning eye or vision
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optic
Definition
pertaining to the eye or vision
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optometrist
Definition
nonmedical professional who can examine eyes to determine vision problems and prescribe lenses
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doctor of optometry
Definition
What does OD stand for?
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optician
Definition
nonmedical professional who grinds lenses ad fits glasses but cannot prescribe lenses
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palpebr/o
Definition
combined form meaning eyelid--starts with a "p"
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palpebral
Definition
pertaining to the eyelid
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papill/o
Definition
combined form meaning optic disc or nipple-like
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papilledema
Definition
swelling of the optic disc
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-edema
Definition
suffix meaning swelling
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hyperemia
Definition
increase blood flow
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phac/o, phak/o
Definition
two combined forms meaning lens of the eye
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phacoemulsification
Definition
technique of cataract extraction using ultrasonic vibrations to fragment the lens and aspirate it from the eye
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aphakia
Definition
condition that can be congenital or usually the result of extraction of a cataract without placement of an artificial lens
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cataract
Definition
cloudy lens
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pseudophakia
Definition
artificial lens
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pupill/o
Definition
combined form meaning pupil--starts with "p"
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