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| tympanic membrane, eardrum |
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| benign tumor of the 8th cranial nerve (vestibulocochlear nerve) in the brain (tinnitus, vertigo and impaired hearing are the initial symptoms) |
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| inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose caused by inhaled allergens |
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| reduction in, or dimness of, vision, especially that in which there is no apparent pathological condition of the eye |
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| loss of the sense of smell; the ability to taste food and liquids is also impaired or lost |
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| irregular curvature of the cornea or lens in which the light rays cannot be focused clearly on the retina |
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| a drooping of the upper eyelid causing skin to hang over the free border of the eyelid |
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| a degenerative condition of the lens of the eye characterized by loss of transparency; a gray-white opacity can be observed within the lens behind the pupil |
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| a small, hard tumor on the eyelid resulting from the obstruction and retained secretions of the tarsal glands (which secrete a sebaceous substance that keeps the lids from adhering to each other) |
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| cystlike sac containing epithelial cells and cholesterol in the middle ear and mastoid area (as congenital defect or result of chronic otitis media (if not removed or drained, conductive hearing loss and erosion of middle ear may result) |
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| the rubbing off of the outer layer of the cornea |
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| inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes; synonymous with rhinitis |
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| (acute laryngotracheobronchitis) acute respiratory syndrome of childhood characterized by a barking cough, suffocative and difficult breathing, stridor and laryngeal spasm (resulting from obstruction of the larynx caused by an allergen, infection or foreign body) |
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| a shift of the nasal septum away from the midline (either traumatic or congenital) |
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| severe, life-threatening infection of the epiglottis and surrounding area that occurs most often in children between 2 and 12 years of age |
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| nasal hemorrhage; nosebleed |
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| a disease of the eye characterized by increased intraocular pressure (IOP), excavation and atrophy of the optic nerve, producing defects in the field of vision |
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| inequality of vision in the two eyes |
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| a localized, purulent, inflammatory infection of the sebaceous gland of an eyelash, caused by a bacterial infection |
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| farsightedness, or an inability of the eye to focus on nearby objects (refraction in which rays of light are brought into focus behind the retina) |
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| acute, contagious respiratory infection characterized by sudden onset of fever, chills, headache and myalgia; self-limited disease that usually lasts 2 to 7 days |
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| inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the larynx and edema of the vocal cord with resulting hoarseness (dysphonia) or loss of voice (aphonia), cough and dysphagia |
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| a progressive deterioration of the macular tissue of the retina, an area important in the visualization of fine details |
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| infection of the mastoid area that usually results from the spreading of an inner ear infection |
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| chronic inner ear disease in which there is an overaccumulation of fluid in the labyrinth (recurrent episodes of vertigo, tinnitus and ear pressure with progressive hearing loss occurs), initially involving one ear but over time both may become affected (unknown etiology) |
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| complete color blindness in which all colors are perceived as shades of grade |
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| a condition of nearsightedness caused by the elongation of the eyeball or by an error of refraction so that parallel light rays are focused in front of the retina |
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| condition of multiple polyps (tumor on a stalk) in the nose |
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| constant, involuntary, cyclical movement of the eyeball in any direction |
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| infection of the external auditory canal from the growth of bacteria of fungi |
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| infection or inflammation of the middle ear; serous (noninfectious, clear fluid) or suppurative (inflammation with pus formation) |
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| hereditary disorder of bone metabolism where abnormal bone develops at the anterior end of the oval window, resulting in fixation of the stapes and a conductive hearing loss |
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| acute bacterial infection characterized by a "whoop" sounding cough that affects the pharynx, larynx, and trachea |
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| a form of farsightedness associated with the aging process which usually occurs between 40 and 45, in which the lens loses its elasticity and its ability to adjust for accommodation to near vision |
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| congenital, hereditary neoplasm developing from the retinal germ cells; the tumor grows rapidly and may invade the brain and distant sites |
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| inflammation of one or more paranasal sinuses caused by a virus, bacteria, or allergy |
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| intermittent short period of cessation of breathing (apnea) followed by snorting and gasping during sleep |
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| failure of the eyes to gaze in the same direction due to weaknesses in the ocular muscles (classified according to the direction in which the eye(s) deviates as esotropia (inward turning or convergent strabismus) or exotropia (outward turning or divergent strabismus "wall-eye") |
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| yeast infection caused by Candida albicans |
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| subjective, chronic ringing or other distressing noise in the ears or head |
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| infection or inflammation of a tonsil (acute tonsillitis is frequently caused by streptococcus) |
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| a chronic, infectious disease of the eye caused by Chlamydia trachomatis |
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| almost any infectious disease process involving the nasal passages, pharynx, and bronchi (etiologic agent may be viral or bacterial) |
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| sensation of spinning of oneself or of external objects spinning around oneself; balance and equilibrium are affected and nausea is often present (usually stemming from an abnormality in labyrinth or inner ear) |
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| use of an ophthalmoscope to examine the innermost structures of the eye, particularly the blood vessels supplying the retina and the optic disc; synonymous with ophthalmoscopy |
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| surgical procedure using an aragon laser to stimulate coagulation of tissue and blood vessels in the interior of the eye |
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| eye muscle exercise prescribed to correct strabismus and restore the normal coordination of the eyes |
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| continuous measurement and recording of physiological activity during sleep (recommended test to determine sleep apnea diagnosis) |
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| measurement of the intraocular pressure (IOP) of the eye |
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| test that measures the compliance of the tympanic membrane and differentiates problems in the middle ear |
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| procedure in which the vitreous humor is drained out of the eye chamber and replaced with saline or silicone oil (when blood or scar tissue accumulates in the vitreous humor, a common complication of diabetic retinopathy) |
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| agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms; ophthalmic antibiotics are dispensed as topical ointments and solutions for eye infections |
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| agents that are effective against yeast infections caused by Candida albicans that occur in the oral cavity and pharynx |
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| agents that paralyze the ciliary muscles to dilate the pupils |
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| agents that constrict the pupils |
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| group of topical drugs used to dilate the pupil and paralyze the muscles of accommodation (cycloplegia) of the iris; used to prepare the eye for internal exam and treat inflammatory conditions of the iris |
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| head, eyes, ears, nose, throat |
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