Word Roots
"Corne/o" means what
Cornea
"-eal" means what
Pertaining to
Blurry vision due to the irregular curvature of the cornea or lens. It is treated with corrective glasses or contact lenses.
Astigmatism
Audiogram
A graphic record of the results of a hearing test, typically showing hearing sensitivity at different frequencies.
The hole at the center of the eye that allows light to enter, its size is controlled by the iris
Pupil
"Audit/o" means what
Hearing
"-oma" means what
Tumor, swelling
A viral or bacterial infection that causes swelling and redness in the conjunctiva and sclera
Conjunctivitis
Cataract
A progressive disease of the lens causing cloudiness and lack of transparency, leading to vision impairment
An infection of an oil gland in the eyelid, leading to a painful, red swelling on the eyelid
Stye
"Ocul/o" means what
Eye
"-malacia" means what
Softening
A disease that causes vision loss due to increased pressure inside the eye damaging the optic nerve
Glaucoma
Incus
A small anvil-shaped bone in the middle ear, connecting the malleus to the stapes.
A complication of diabetes mellitus causing fluid leakage from blood vessels in the retina, leading to vision impairment
"Lacrim/o" means what
Tear, tear duct
"-plegia" means what
Paralysis
A common condition that causes blurred central vision. It is the leading cause of vision loss for people 50 and older
Macular degeneration
Nystagmus
Involuntary rhythmic movement of the eyes, which can impair vision and affect balance
A stirrup-shaped bone in the middle ear, attached to the inner ear where sound waves are converted into neural signals.
Stapes
"Blephar/o" means what
Eyelid
"-ptosis" means what
Prolapse, drooping, sagging
Usually, the eyes move together as a pair, but with this condition the eyes don't move together in coordination
Strabismus
Otolaryngologist
A physician who specializing in ear, nose, and throat disorders, also known as an ENT doctor.
Also known as the eardrum, it vibrates in response to sound waves.
Tympanic membrane