Definitions
Define Iris
The pigmented muscular structure that regulates the amount of light entering the eye by controlling the size of the pupil.
Where is the pupil located?
In the middle of the Iris
What's the combining form for eye lid?
blephar/o
The prefix bi- is defined as..
Two
What is the term for the following definition?
Pain in the eye
Ophthalmalgia
Define Conjunctiva
Mucous membrane lining the eyelids and covering the anterior portion of the sclera.
Where is the Iris located?
Surrounding the pupil at the center of the eye.
What does the combining form phot/o mean?
Light
The suffix -algia is defined as..
Pain
What is the term for the following definition? Abnormal condition of the eye caused by a fungus
Oculomycosis
Define Retina
Innermost layer of the eye, which
contains the vision receptors.
Whats the purpose of the lacrimal sac?
Transfer tears from eye to nasal cavity.
What does the combining form conjunctiv/o mean?
Conjunctiva
The prefix Bin- is defined as
Two
What is the definition for the following term?
Diplopia
Double vision
Define Lens
Lies directly behind the pupil; focuses
and bends light.
What is the function of the conjunctiva?
To protect the eye.
What's the combining form for vision/optic
Opt/o
The suffix -meter- is defined as..
Instrument used to measure
What is the definition for the following term?
Iridoplegia
Paralysis of the iris
Define Pupil
Opening in the center of the iris
Point to your Lacrimal Caruncle.
In the corner of your eye.
What are all the combining form for eye
opt/i, opt/o, optic/o, ocul/o, and ophthalm/o.
What are the prefixes that is defined as absence of or without?
A- and An-
What is the word root, combining vowel, suffix, and definition of the following word?
Phacomalacia
Word root: Phac-
Combining vowel: -O-
Suffix: -malacia
Definition: Softening of the lens