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Undergraduate 3
12/03/2011

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Term
abrasion
Definition
scrape
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adrenergic
Definition
activated by epinephrine
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adrenocorticoid
Definition
hormone manufactured in the adrenal cortex
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adrenolysis
Definition
destruction of the adrenal glands
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adrenomegaly
Definition
enlarged adrenal glands
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ambiopia
Definition
separate images from each eye
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alopecia
Definition
baldness
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ambivalence
Definition
unable to decide, wavering on both sides
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anisocoria
Definition
pupils of unequal size
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blepharedema
Definition
swelling of the eyelid
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blepharoplasty
Definition
plastic surgery of the eyelid
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blepharoptosis
Definition
prolapsed upper eye (drooping)
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blepharorrhaphy
Definition
suturing of the eyelid
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blepharospasm
Definition
twitching eyelid
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cataract
Definition
opacity on the lens
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chloropia
Definition
seeing green
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contusion
Definition
bruise
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corectasia
Definition
dilation of the pupil
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corectopia
Definition
displaced pupil
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corelysis
Definition
destruction of the pupil
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coreometer
Definition
instrument used to measure pupil size
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coreoplasty
Definition
plastic surgery of the pupil
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corneitis
Definition
inflammation of the cornea (keratitis)
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corneoiritis
Definition
inflammation of the cornea and iris
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corneoscleral
Definition
pertaining to the cornea and sclera
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cyclokeratitis
Definition
inflammation of the ciliary body and cornea
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cycloplegia
Definition
paralysis of the ciliary body
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cytophagy
Definition
destruction of other cells by phagocytes
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dacryoadenalgia
Definition
pain in the tear gland
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dacryocystitis
Definition
inflammation of the tear sac
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dacryocystocele
Definition
herniation of the tear sac
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dacryocystoptosis
Definition
prolapsed tear sac
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dacryocystotome
Definition
instrument for incision of a tear sac
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dacryolith
Definition
calculus in the tear duct or sac
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dacryoma
Definition
tumor of the lacrimal tissue
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dacryopyorrhea
Definition
discharge of pus from tear gland
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degeneration
Definition
breakdown due to aging
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diabetes
Definition
disease characterized by hyperglycemia and lack of insulin
Term
diascope
Definition
glass plate used to look through to examine the skin
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diopter
Definition
measurement unit of refraction
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diplopia
Definition
double vision (ambiopia)
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edema
Definition
swelling
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endocrine
Definition
glands that secrete hormones
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endocrinologist
Definition
specialist in the study and treatment of disorders of the endocrine system
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endocrinology
Definition
science studying the endocrine system
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epinephrine
Definition
hormone produced by the adrenal medulla
Term
erythropia
Definition
seeing red
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esotropia
Definition
condition in which the eyes point inwards (cross eyed)
Term
estrogen
Definition
female hormone (steroid)
Term
euphoria
Definition
feeling good
Term
evulsion
Definition
a tearing away
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exotropia
Definition
condition in which hte eyes point outward
Term
fracture
Definition
break
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glaucoma
Definition
condition in which the intraocular aqueous humor pressure is high
Term
hormones
Definition
substances secreted by endocrine glands that affects body processes
Term
hyperglycemia
Definition
high blood sugar
Term
hyperopia
Definition
farsightedness
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hypertropia
Definition
condition in which the eyes point upward
Term
hyperthyroidism
Definition
overactive thyroid condition
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hypotropia
Definition
condition in which the eyes point downward
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hypothyroidism
Definition
underactive thyroid condition
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insulin
Definition
pancreatic protein hormone
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iridalgia
Definition
iris pain
Term
iridectomy
Definition
excision of the iris
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iridocele
Definition
herniation of the iris
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iridomalacia
Definition
softening of the iris
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iridoplegia
Definition
paralysis of the iris
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iridoptosis
Definition
prolapsed iris
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iridorrhexis
Definition
rupture of the iris
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keratectasia
Definition
protrusion of a thin, scarred cornea
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keratorrhexis
Definition
rupture of teh cornea
Term
keratoscleritis
Definition
inflammatino of the cornea and sclera
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keratoscleritis
Definition
inflammatino of the cornea and sclera
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keratotomy
Definition
incision into the cornea
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laceration
Definition
cut
Term
lacrimal
Definition
pertaining to tearing
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lacrimation
Definition
tearing (dacryorrhea)
Term
macrophage
Definition
large phagocyte
Term
macular
Definition
pertaining to the macula of the eye
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microphage
Definition
small phagocyte
Term
myopia
Definition
nearsightedness
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nasolacrimal
Definition
pertaining to the nasal passages and tear ducts
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onychocryptosis
Definition
ingrown nail
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onychoid
Definition
resembling a nail
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onychoma
Definition
nail tumor
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onychomalacia
Definition
softening of the nails
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onychomycosis
Definition
fungus infection of the nail
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onychophagia
Definition
nail biting
Term
ophthalmalgia
Definition
eye pain
Term
ophthalmic
Definition
pertaining to the eye
Term
ophthalmocele
Definition
herniation of the eye
Term
ophthalmologist
Definition
physician specialist in treatment of eye disease
Term
ophthalmometer
Definition
instrument used to measure the eye
Term
ophthalmopathy
Definition
any eye disease
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ophthalmoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the eye
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ophthalmoplegia
Definition
ocular muscle paralysis
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ophthalmoscope
Definition
instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
Term
ophthalmoscopy
Definition
process of using an ophthalmoscope
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optic
Definition
pertaining to vision
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optometrist
Definition
specialist in assessing and treating visual acuity problems and other eye diseases (limited license)
Term
optometry
Definition
measurement of vision and the practice performed by the optometrist
Term
paronychia
Definition
condition of infection around the nail
Term
phacocele
Definition
protrustion of the lens of the eye
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phacoemulsification
Definition
procedure to disintegrate the lens for insertion of lens implant
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phagocyte
Definition
cells that eat cells (macrophage, leukocyte, etc)
Term
phorometer
Definition
instrument used to measure ocular muscle movement
Term
phoropter
Definition
instrument used to measure prescription strength for lenses
Term
presbyopia
Definition
old eye, loss of accomodation
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puncture
Definition
to make a hole
Term
retinal
Definition
pertaining to the retina
Term
retinitis
Definition
inflammation of the retina
Term
retinopexy
Definition
fixation of a detached retina
Term
retinoscope
Definition
instrument used to look at the retina
Term
slcerectomy
Definition
excision of the sclera
Term
slcerostomy
Definition
making an opening in the sclera
Term
steroid
Definition
lipid bioregulator hormone
Term
strabismus
Definition
malposition of the eye
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suprarenal
Definition
upon the kidneys, refers to the adrenal glands
Term
testosterone
Definition
hormone produced in the testes (androgen)
Term
thyroidectomy
Definition
excision of the thyroid gland
Term
thyroxine
Definition
thyroid hormone
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traumatology
Definition
study of wound treatment
Term
trichoglossia
Definition
condition of hair growth on the tongue
Term
trichoid
Definition
resembling hair
Term
trichopathy
Definition
any hair disease
Term
trichophagia
Definition
condition in which the person bites on or eats hair
Term
trichophobia
Definition
fear of hair growth (i.e. facial hair on women) or touching hair
Term
uremia
Definition
urine products in the blood
Term
xanthopia
Definition
seeing yellow
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