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Chapter 17
Medical Terminology - pathology
Term | Definition |
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cataract | clouding of the lens , causing decreased vision |
chalazion | small , hard , cystic mass on the eyelid |
glaucoma | increased intraocular pressure results in damage to the retina and optic nerve with loss of vision |
esotropia | cross-eyed |
exotropia | wall-eye |
amblyopia | partial loss of vision from lazy eye |
diplopia | double vision |
ophthalmoscopy | visual examination of the interior of the eye |
phacoemulsification | ultrasonic vibrations break up the lense ; then they are sucked through a probe |
deafness | loss of the ability to hear |
otitis media | inflammation of the middle ear |
tinnitus | sensation of noises in the ears |