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MED104 Ch6.2
Vocabulary (Ophthalmology/Otolaryngology)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Phacoemulsification | fragmentation of an existing lens in order to remove and replace it |
| Ear Lavage | rinsing/washing outer ear canal |
| Tinnitus | ringing in the ears |
| Nystagmus | involuntary back-and-forth eye movements |
| Strabismus | eyes deviate when looking at one object (lazy eye) |
| Pterygium | wing-like growth of the conjuntiva, extending to cornea |
| Papilledema | swelling of the optic nerve where it enters the retina |
| Tympanic Perforation | tear/hole in the eardrum |
| Glaucoma | eye disease caused by vision loss by damaging the optic nerve |
| Trichiasis | eyelashes growing backwards into the eye |
| Cataract | cloudiness of the lens |
| Conductive Hearing Loss | hearing loss caused by sound not entering the middle/inner ear due to blockages |
| Sensorineural Hearing Loss | hearing loss caused by sound not transmitting from inner ear to brain |
| ARMD | Age-Related Macular Degeneration |
| LASIK | Laser-Assisted in-Situ Keratomileusis |
| Enucleation | removal of the eye |