SensoryDiseases Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| Astigmatism | abnormal refraction of light coming into the eye. |
| Myopia | nearsightedness, elongation of the eyeball |
| Hyperopia | farsightedness, compaction of the eyeball |
| Nyctalopia | night blindness, retinal degeneragion, vitamin A deficiency |
| Presbyopia (presbys=old man) | farsightedness in older adults |
| Conjuctivitis (pinkeye) | inflammation of the conjuctiva, highly contagious |
| Strabismus (strabos=squint-eyed) | deviation of the eyes |
| Convergent strabismus | medial deviation of one eye |
| Divergent strabismus | lateral deviation of one eye. |
| Glaucoma | excessive pressure builds up in the eye. obstruction of canal of Schlemm which drains aqueous humor from anterior chamber |
| Cataract | clouding of cornea which blocks light from entering the eye |
| Presbycusis (presby=old man) (akousis=hearing) | pregressive loss of hearing in older adults |
| Tinnitus | ringing in the ear. |
| Otitis media | inflammation of the middle ear;painful, leading to fever and diminished hearing |
| Otitis interna (labryinthitis) | inflammation of the internal ear, usually produces vertigo, loss of balance, nausea |
| Meniere disease | labyrinth of inner ear, lasts for a few years, progressive loss of hearing w/dizziness, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to loud sounds, tinnitus, headaches lasting for minutes or hours |
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