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Chap 6
Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ocul/o, Ophthalm/o, Opt/o | Eye |
| Keratitis | inflammation of the cornea |
| retinoscope | device that views the retina |
| ceruminolysis | breakdown of earwax |
| tympanostomy | creation of opening in ear drum |
| hemianopsia | blindness in half of the visual field |
| dacryorrhea | excessive tearing |
| scotoma | dark spot in the visual field |
| osteoacusis | hearing through bone |
| phacomalacia | abnormal softening of the lens |