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Med Term Chapter 5
Chap 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| audi/o, audi/o | hearing |
| aur/o, auricul/o | ear |
| cerebr/o | cerebrum |
| encephal/o | brain |
| myel/o | bone marrow, spinal cord |
| neur/o | nerve |
| ocul/o | eye |
| ophthalm/o | eye |
| opt/o, optic/o | eye, vision |
| ot/o | ear |
| radicul/o | nerve root |
| alzheimer | progressive, incurable disease causes tangled nerve fibers and protein deposits to form in brain, leading to dementia |
| bipolar disorder | mental health disorder causes a person to swing from periods of deep depression to extreme activity |
| cataract | condition which the lens of eye becomes cloudy or opaque, cause vision loss |
| cerebrovascular accident | occurs when blood suppl to part of brain is blocked or a blood vessel leaks or ruptures in the brain; also called a stroke |
| concussion | mild form of traumatic brain injury happens from sudden blow causes the brain to move rapidly in skull |
| conjunctivitis | inflammation of the conjunctiva usually from bacterial infection, allergies, or virus; pink eye |
| enchephalitis | inflammation of the brain |
| epilepsy | brain disorder results from disruption in normal electrical impulses in brain, which causes repeated seizures |
| generalized anxiety disorder | anxiety disorder characterized by chronic anxiety and worry, even when no cause |
| glaucoma | disease which increased pressure inside the eye causes damage that leads to vision loss and blindness |
| hemiplegia | paralysis of one side of body |
| hyperopia | see far not near |
| major depressive disorder | type of depressive disorder causes pain, fatigue, apathy, sadness, irritability, anxiety, sleeplessness, and loss of appetite |
| Meniere | condition of inner ear causes vertigo, or dizziness and loss of balance, as well as tinnitus and hearing loss |
| meningitis | inflammation of meninges, which are the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord |
| multiple scerlosis | progressive disease myelin sheath breaks down over time, nerves cannot send messages to and from brain, which causes problems with balance and walking along with many other symptoms |
| myopia | can see near, but not far |
| neuralgia | nerve pain caused by irritation, infection, or damage in nerve |
| neuropathy | disease or dysfunction of one or more nerves, causing numbness, tingling, and or pain |
| obsessive compulsive disorder | characterized by recurring intrusive behavior or thoughts that cause anxiety or stress; OCD |
| otitis media | inflammation of the middle ear; also called ear infection |
| otosclerosis | condition which spongy bone growth reduces movement of the stapes bone in the middle ear, leading to hearing loss |
| panic disorder | characterized by a person having regular panic attacks or living with chronic anxiety about another attack |
| Parkinson disease | progressive, incurable disease causes a section of the brain to degenerate, affecting muscle function and causing stooped posture, shuffling gain, pill-rolling, and tremors |
| postpartum depression | depression experienced after the birth of a child |
| posttraumatic stress disorder | metal health disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic experience PTSD |
| presbycusis | form of hearing impairment that occurs with aging |
| presbyopia | form of hyperopia (farsightedness) that occurs with aging |
| radiculopathy | injur or irritation of nerve root, as in pinched nerve in |
| schizophrenia | psychotic disorder causes problem with thinking, communication, and ability to manage emotions, make decisions, and understand reality |
| sciatica | inflammation of sciatic nerve |
| seizure | sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain that causes uncontrollable movement |
| social anxiety disorder | disorder in which a person has excessive anxiety about social situations |
| tinnitus | condition of ringing, roaring, buzzing, or hissing in the ear not related to sounds in the environment |
| transient ischemic | warning sign of a CVA/stroke resulting from a temporary lack of blood supply to the brain. Called a ministroke or TIA |
| traumatic brain injury | injury caused by trauma to the head that results in damage to the brain that may be mild, moderate, or severe |
| vertigo | sensation of motion or of the motion of one's surroundings |
| audiometry | process of testing hearing to determine the highest and lowest frequencies and intensities a patient can hear |
| Ishihara | card printed with the image of a number or shape with contrasting colors surrounding it; used to screen for color blindness |
| lumbar puncture | use of a needle to puncture the lumbar space to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid for examination or injection of anesthetic drugs; also called spinal tap |
| myringoplasty | surgical repair of the tympanic membrane |
| ophthalmoscope | instrument used to view the inside of the eye |
| otoscope | instrument used to view the inside of the ear |
| psychotherapy | treating mental health disorders that involves talking about one's problems with mental health professional |
| rehabilitation | care given by specialist to help restore or improve function after illness or injury |
| tonometry | method of testing intraocular pressure |
| tympanoplasty | surgical repair of the tympanic membrane |
| tympanostomy | surgical creation of a small opening in the tympanic membrane and insertion of tubes to improve fluid drainage and equalize pressure |
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