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Special Senses
Medical Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ptosis | Drooping eye lid |
| Retinoblastoma | The most common cancer of the eye diagnosed in children around 18 months old: |
| Glaucoma | An eye disease that is caused by abnormal intraocular pressure |
| Photophobia | Extreme sensitivity to light |
| Tinnitus | Ringing in the ears |
| Epistaxis | Nose bleed |
| Audiologist | A healthcare professional who evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages hearing and balance disorders |
| Macular Degeneration | Deterioration of the macular area of the retina of the eye |
| Vertigo | Sensation of dizziness |
| Earwax | Cerumen |
| Presbycusis | Age related hearing loss |
| Cochlea | A snail like structure filled with fluid where sound vibrations travel through |