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week 5 111 terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| antibiotic | substance that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria |
| antibiotic spectrum | variety of microbes that a particular antibiotic can treat |
| antimicrobial | substance that inhibits the growth of or kills microorganisms |
| bacteria | group of unicellular, non-nucleated organisms |
| blepharitis | chronic diease of the eye that produces distinctive flaky scales that form on the eyelids and eyelashes |
| conjunctivitis | comon, self-limiting ailment that causes itching, burning and teary outflow |
| cytomegalovirus retinitis | viral opportunistic infection of the eye that can cause pain and blindness |
| floaters | particles that float in the vitreous and cast shadows on the retina |
| fusarium keratitis | rare fungal infection that occurs in soft contact lens wearers and can result in blindness |
| helminthes | parasitic worms that can cause eyes infection and blindness |
| herpes simplex keratitis | painful eyes infection caused by the herpes virus that can lead to blindness |
| inhibit | to keep a reaction from taking place |
| iritis | condition associated with inflammation of the iris |
| karatitis | severe infection of the cornea that may be caused by bacteria or fungi |
| normal flora | microorganisms that reside hardlessly in the body and do not cause disease but may aid in the host organism |
| nosocomial infection | infection acquired during a stay in a hospital |
| oritis externa | inflammation of the ear canal or external ear |
| otitis media | inflammation of the middle ear typically caused by viral or bacterial infection |
| otorrhea | discharge coming from the external auditory canal or inside of the canal |
| parasite | organism that requires a host for nourishment and reproduction |
| photopsia | condition similar to floaters and is associates with flashes of light |
| pneumonia | inflammatory condition of the lungs |
| stye | painful lump located on the eyelid margin caused by an acute self-limiting infection of the oil glands of the eyelid |
| symbiotic | close relationship between two species |
| synthesis | formation of chemical components within the body system |
| uveitis | serious eye condition that produces inflammation of the uvea and can cause scarring of the eye and blindness if untreated |