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HAN-Quiz 3
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04/27/2011

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orbit
Definition
bony cavity of the skull that encases the eye
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conjunctiva
Definition
mucous membrane that lines the eyelids and outer surface of the eyeball
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lacrimal glands
Definition
glands that secret tears
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nasolacrimal ducts
Definition
ducts that carry tears from the lacrimal glands to the nose
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sclera-outer layer of the eye
Definition
tough outer layer of the eye(the white of the eye) that extends from the cornea to the optic nerve
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cornea-outer layer of the eye
Definition
transparent outer covering of the anterior portion of the eye
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aqueous humor-outer layer of the eye
Definition
watery fluid that fills the anterior chamber of the eye
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iris-outer layer of the eye
Definition
colored muscular part of the eye located behind the cornea that allows light to pass through
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pupil-middle layer of the eye
Definition
opening in the middle of the iris through which light passes
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lens-middle layer of eye
Definition
transparent structure behind the pupil that bends and focuses light rays
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choroid-middle layer of the eye
Definition
contains blood vessels
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vitreous humor-middle layer
Definition
jelly like fluid that fills the posterior chamber of the eye
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retina-inner layer of eye
Definition
innermost layer of the eye that contains visual receptors
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optic nerve-inner layer
Definition
nerve that carries impulses from the retina to the brain to provide the sense of sight
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fundus-inner layer
Definition
posterior portion of the interior of the eyeball, visible through the ophthalmoscope
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blephar/o
Definition
eyelid
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conjunctiv/o
Definition
conjunctiva
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corne/o
Definition
cornea
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cry/o
Definition
cold
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dacry/o
Definition
tears or tear duct
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lacrim/o
Definition
tears or tear ducts
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dipl/o
Definition
double or two
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ir/o, irid/o
Definition
iris
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kerat/o
Definition
cornea
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ocul/o
Definition
eye
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ophthalm/o
Definition
eye
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opt/o
Definition
vision, eye
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phot/o
Definition
light
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presby/o
Definition
related to agint
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pupill/o
Definition
pupil
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cor/e
Definition
pupil
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cor/o
Definition
pupil
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retin/o
Definition
retina
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ton/o
Definition
tension, pressure
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scler/o
Definition
hard, sclera
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bin-
Definition
two, twice
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bi-
Definition
two,twice
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-ectasia
Definition
dilation , stretching
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ectasis
Definition
dilation, stretching
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-lysis
Definition
destruction, breakdown, separation
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-malacia
Definition
softening
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-meter
Definition
instruments for measuring
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-metry
Definition
measurement of
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-opia
Definition
vision
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-opsia
Definition
vision
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-phobia
Definition
abnormal fear, aversion to , sensitivity to
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-ptosis
Definition
prolapse, drooping, sagging
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-rrhea
Definition
flow, discharge
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-spasm
Definition
involuntary movement
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-trophia
Definition
to turn
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accommodation
Definition
ability of the eye to adjust focus on near objects
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binocular
Definition
pertaining to both eyes
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blepharal
Definition
pertaining to the eyelid
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intraocular
Definition
within or inside the eye
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iridal
Definition
pertaining to the iris
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iridial
Definition
pertaining to the iris
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lacrimal
Definition
pertaining to tears
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ocular
Definition
pertaining to the eye
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ophthalmic
Definition
pertaining to the eye
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optic
Definition
pertaining to vision
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pupillary
Definition
pertaining to the pupil
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retinal
Definition
pertaining to the retina
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scleral
Definition
pertaining to the sclera
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amblyopia
Definition
poor vision, usually in only one eye caused by abnormal development of the visual areas;also known as "lazy eye"
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astigmatism
Definition
distorted, blurry vision caused by abnormal curvature of the cornea or lens
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color blindness
Definition
deficiency in distinguishing some colors
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diplopia
Definition
double vision
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hyperopia
Definition
farsightedness
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myopia
Definition
nearsightedness
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nyctalopia
Definition
poor vision in reduced light or at night; commonly called night blindness
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photophobia
Definition
extreme sensitivity to light
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presbyopia
Definition
impaired vision caused by old age
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conjunctivitis
Definition
pink eye
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ophthalmia
Definition
condition of the eye characterized by severe conjunctivities
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pterygium
Definition
growth of conjunctival tissue over the cornea;usually associated with prolonged exposure to UV light
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cataract
Definition
clouding of the lens of the eye causing poor vision
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detached retina
Definition
separation of the retina form the choroid in the back of the eye:caused by injury, tumor or hemorrhage
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diabetic retinopathy
Definition
degenerative changes of the retina caused by diabetes mellitus(lead to blindness)
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macular degeneration
Definition
deterioration of the macula(central part of the retina) causing impaired central vision;related to aging
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retinitis pigmentosa
Definition
hereditary progressive deterioration of the retina causing nyctalopia and impaired vision
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extraocular movement
Definition
movement of the upper eyelids and eyeballs through use of extraocular muscles;assessed during clinical examination to screen for eye movement disorders
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fluorescein angiography
Definition
visualization and photographic recording of the flow of an orange fluorescent dye through the blood vessels of the eye
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keratometer
Definition
instrument for measuring the curvature of the cornea
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ophthalmoscope
Definition
instrument used for examining the interior of the eye through the pupil
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pupillometry
Definition
measurement of the pupil
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refraction
Definition
test using a manual refractor to determine an exact vision prescription
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snellen chart
Definition
chart containing symbols that is used in the testing of visual acuity
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tonometry
Definition
use of tonometer to measure intraocular pressure within the eye to diagnose glaucoma
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visual acuity testing
Definition
testing for the sharpness (clarity) of distant vision, usually with a snellen chart;normal visual acuity is 20/20
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visual field testing
Definition
assessment of the range (area) visible to one eye without movement
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LASIK
Definition
laser to create corneal flap and reshape the corneal tissue;corrects myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism
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photorefractive keratectomy
Definition
procedure using a laser to reshape the cornea to correct vision
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cataract extraction
Definition
surgical removal of a cataract
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cryoretinopexy
Definition
surgical fixation of a detached retina or retinal tear by using extreme cold to seal the tear
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intraocular lens implant
Definition
implantation of an artificial lens to replace a defective natural lens
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phacoemulsification
Definition
use of ultrasound to shatter and break up a cataract followed by aspiration and removal
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retinal photocoagulation
Definition
repair of a retinal detachment or tear by using a laser beam to coagulate the tissues to allow a seal form
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scleral buckling
Definition
repair of a retinal detachment by attaching a band or a buckle around the sclera to keep the retina from pulling away
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corticosteriod
Definition
treats swelling and itching of the eye
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hypotonic
Definition
relieves dry irritated eyes
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miotic
Definition
constricts the pupil
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mydriatic
Definition
dilates the pupil
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prostaglandin
Definition
relaxes muscles in the eyes interior structure to allow better outflow of fluids
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optician
Definition
one who fills prescriptions for corrective lenses
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optometry
Definition
medical specialty concerned with measurement of vision and prescription of corrective treatment or lenses
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ophthalmology
Definition
medical specialty concerned with the study of the eye its diseases and refractive errors
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auricle
Definition
external portion of the ear
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pinna
Definition
external portion of the ear
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cerumen
Definition
waxy substance created by glands of the external auditory meatus;earwax
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tympanic membrane
Definition
eardrum;semitransparent membrane that vibrates to transmit sound waves
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mastoid bone and cells
Definition
bone located behind the ear is filled with air cavities and encloses the middle ear
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auditory ossicles
Definition
middle ear bones contained in the tympanic cavity that transmit sound vibrations
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malleus
Definition
auditory ossicle shaped like a hammer or club
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incus
Definition
auditory ossicle shaped like an anvil
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stapes
Definition
auditory ossicle shaped like a stirrup
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labyrinth
Definition
inner ear, made of series of semicircular canals, vestibule and cochlea
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cochlea
Definition
snail shaped organ that contains the organ of hearing
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spiral organ or organ of corti
Definition
receptor for hearing located within the cochlea, organ of hearing
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semicirular canals and ducts
Definition
small tubes in the labyrinth that contain receptors that assist the body in maintaining balance
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acous/o
Definition
hearing, sound
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audi/o
Definition
hearing
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aur/i
Definition
ear
Term
aur/o
Definition
ear
Term
ot/o
Definition
ear
Term
labyrinth/o
Definition
inner ear
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mastoid/o
Definition
mastoid bone
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myring/o
Definition
tympanic memb, eardrum
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tympan/o
Definition
tympanic membrane, eardrum
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scler/o
Definition
hard, sclera
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staped/o
Definition
stapes
Term
vestibul/o
Definition
vestibule
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dys-
Definition
painful, difficult, abnormal
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-acousis
Definition
hearing
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-acusis
Definition
hearing
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-algia
Definition
pain
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-ectomy
Definition
excision, surgical removal
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-stomy
Definition
surgical opening
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acoustic
Definition
pertaining to hearing or sound
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auditory
Definition
pertaining to hearing
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aural
Definition
pertaining to ear
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otic
Definition
pertaining to the ear
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acoustic neuroma
Definition
a benign tumor that develops on the acoustic nerve and causes hearing loss
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cerumen impaction
Definition
excessive buildup of earwax
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cholesteatoma
Definition
cystlike tumor of skin in the middle ear behind the tympanic membrane caused by chronic otitis media
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conductive hearing loss
Definition
hearing loss due to obstruction or lesion in the outer and or middle ear
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dysacousia
Definition
impairment of hearing involving difficulty in the processing of sound
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labyrinthitis
Definition
inflammation of inner ear
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Meniere disease
Definition
chronic condition of inner ear characterized by dizziness, tinnitus, hearing loss and sensation of pressure in the ear
Term
myringitis
Definition
inflammation of the tympanic membrane
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otalgia
Definition
pain in the ear
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otitis externa
Definition
inflammation of the external auditory meatus-swimmer's ear
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otitis media
Definition
inflammation of middle ear
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otomycosis
Definition
fungal infection in ear
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otopyorrhea
Definition
discharge of pus from ear
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otorrhea
Definition
discharge from the ear
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otosclerosis
Definition
hardening of the ossicles, particularly the stapes
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presbycusis
Definition
impaired hearing caused by old age
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sensorineural hearing loss
Definition
hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear or the auditory nerve
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tinnitus
Definition
noises in the ear, such as ringing, buzzing, or humming
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tympanic membrane perforation
Definition
a hole in or rupture of the eardrum
Term
vertigo
Definition
a spinning sensation; commonly used to mean dizziness
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electronystagmography
Definition
recording of eye movements in response to electrical impulses to diagnose balance problems
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decibel
Definition
unit for expressing the intensity of sound
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hertz
Definition
frequency or pitch of sound
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otoscope
Definition
instrument for examining the ear
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tympanogram
Definition
record of middle ear function (presented in graph form)
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ear lavage
Definition
irrigation of the ear to remove cerumen buildup
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cochlear implant
Definition
an electronic device implanted in the cochlea to stimulate the auditory nerve and provide hearing sensations for the profoundly deaf
Term
myringotomy
Definition
surgical incision (opening) into the tympanic membrane to drain fluid from the middle
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tympanostomy
Definition
surgical incision (opening) into the tympanic membrane to drain fluid from the middle
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otoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the external ear
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otoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the external ear
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stapedectomy
Definition
removal of the stapes and replacement with a prosthesis; done to correct hearing loss from otosclerosis
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tympanostomy tube placement
Definition
placement of a tube in the tympanic membrane to relieve symptoms caused by fluid buildpup
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antibiotic
Definition
used to treat otitis media and other ear diseases caused by bacteria
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ceruminolytic
Definition
a substance instilled into the external auditory canal to soften earwax
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otic
Definition
any medication that can be instilled into the ear drop by drop
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audiology
Definition
medical specialty concerned with the study and treatment of hearing disorders and fitting of hearing aids
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otology
Definition
medical specialty concerned with the study of the ear and treatment of ear disease
Term
otorhinolaryngology
Definition
medical specialty concerned with diseases of the ear, nose, and throat
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