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Chapter 17
Medical Terminology - pathology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |