Week 9 Definitions Flashcards by Katie Walker

audiologist

specialist who studies and treats hearing

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aural

pertaining to the ear

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binocular

pertaining to both eyes

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blepharitis

inflammation of the eyelid

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cochlear

pertaining to the cochlea

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cochlear implant

pertaining to the cochlear implant

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conjunctivitis

inflammation of the conjunctiva

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corneal

pertaining to the cornea

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diplopia

condition of double vision

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endophthlmitis

inflammation within the eye

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intraocular

pertaining to within the eye

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iritis

inflammation of the iris

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isocoria

condition of equal pupils (opposite of anisocoria

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labyrinthitis

inflammation of the inner ear (labrynth)

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lacrimal

pertaining to the tear duct

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mastoidotomy

incision into the mastoid bone

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mastoidectomy

removal of the mastoid bone

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myringoplasty

surgical repair of the tympanic membrane

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myoringotomy

incision into the tympanic membrane

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nasopharyngeal

pertaining to the nose and pharynx

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opthalmologist

specialist of the eye

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ophthalmic

pertaining to the eye

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ophthalmology

study of the eye

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otorhinolaryngologist

specialist who studies and treats diseases and disorder of the ears, also known as ENT

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otalgia

condition of pain in the ear

ophthalmoscope

instrument used to view the eye

optic

pertaining to vision

otoscope

instrument used to view the ear

otopyorrhea

discharge of pus from the ear

otorrhea

discharge from the ear

otoscopy

process of viewing the ear

photophobia

condition of sensitivity to light

presbyopia

loss of visual acuity as a result of the aging process

retinal

pertaining to the retina

retinopahty

disease of the retina

retinoscopy

process of viewing the retina

sclerotomy

incision into the sclera

tympanostomy tubes

ear tubes placed for air and fluid to pass through

vestibular

pertaining to the vestibule

vestibulocochlear

pertaining to the vesibule and cochlea

xerophthalmia

condition of dry eye

analgesia

condition of without feeling or pain

anasthenia

condition of without strength

anesthesia

condition without feeling or sensation (loss of sensation )

aphasia

condition of without speaking, loss of language

bradykinesia

slow movement

cephalgia

pain in the head (headache)

cerebellitis

inflammation of the cerebellum

cerebral

pertaining to the brain

cerebral thrombosis

abnormal condition of blood clot pertaining to the cerebrum (blood clot in blood vessels of the brain)

craniocerebral

pertaining to the cranuim and cerebrum

duritis

inflammation of the dura mater

electroencephalography EEG

process of recording the electrical activity of the brain

dysphasia

condition of difficulty speaking

encephalitis

inflammation of the brain

encephalomyeloradiculitis

inflammation of the brain, spinal cord and nerve roots

epilepsy

condition of recurrent, unprovoked seizures from disrupted brain activity

gangliitis

inflammation of the ganglion (ganglionitis)

glioblastoma

tumor composed of developing glial tissue

hemiparesis

slight paralysis of half side of the body

hemiplegia

paralysis of half side of body

hydrocephalus

an accumulation of CSF within the ventricles that increased intracranial pressure and an abnormal enlargement of the head

hyperesthesia

excessive stnsitivity to stimuli

intracerebral

pertaining to within the cerebrum

intrathecal

within or into the thecal sac, particularly around the brain and spinal cord

meningioma

tumour of the meninges

meningitis

inflammation of the meninges

mental

pertaining to the brain

mononeuropathy

disease affection a single nerve

monoparesis

slight paralysis of one limb

monoplagia

paralysis of one limb

carcotic

pertaining to stupor, numbness of sleep

narcolepsy

sleep seizure

neuralgia

pain in the nerves

neuritis

inflammation of the nerves

neurologist

specialist who studies and treats the nervous system

neurology

study of nerves

neuroma

tumour made up of nerve cells

neuropathy

disease of peripheral nerves

panplagia

total paralysis

paraplegia

paralysis of the lower extremity

parasthesia

abnormal sensation on the extremities

polyneuritis

inflammation of many nerves

preictal

occurs before a seizure or attack

poliomyelitis

inflammation of gray matter of the spinal cord

postictal

occurs after a seizure or attack

polyneuropathy

disease of many nerves

psychiatry

specialty of the mind

psychopathy

disease of the mind

quadriplegia

paralysis of four limbs

psychologist

specialist of the mind

psychiatrist

phasician who studies and treats disorders of the mind

psychosis

abnormal condition of the mind

radiculitis

inflammation of the nerve root

radiculopathy

disease of the nerve root

subdural

pertaining to below the dura mater

subdural hematoma

tumour filled with blood pertaining to below the dura mater

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