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