medical terminology
audi
what is hearing
Cerumen
what is ear wax
performed for chronic ear infections. Surgical opening made in tympanic membrane and tubes placed in ear to drain fluids
what is Myringotomy
cone-shaped cavity formed by the skull that houses and protects the eyeball
what is orbital cavity
leading cause of vision loss, happens when the small central portion of your retina (macula), wears down Problems with focus
what is Macular degeneration
phasia
what is speech
Ishihara test
what is color blindness test
middle ear infection. Causes earache.
Frequent complication of common cold in children. Tx:
Antibiotics. If chronic and have buildup of fluid or pus may
require myringotomy.
what is Otitis media
movable folds of skin that protect the eye
what is eyelids
excessive intraocular pressure causing destruction of the retina and atrophy of optic nerve
what is Glaucoma
lacrim
what is tears
to contract or shrink; become smaller
what is constrict
acute infection of the ear canal skin typically
caused by bacteria. Sx: pain—especially with manipulation of
the pinna; discharge and hearing loss if canal is swollen shut
what is external otitis
produce tears which cleanse and lubricate the eye
what is lacrimal gland
Irregular curvature of the cornea or lens, causing blurred vision and eye strain
what is Astigmatism
myring
what is tympanic membrane, eardrum
hairs that move mucous and dust particles from the sinuses to the back of the nose
what is Cilia
the stapes becomes hardened and immovable.
Common cause of deafness in young adults. Tx:
stapedectomy—total replacement of the stape
what is Otosclerosis
prevent large particles from entering the eye
what is eyelashes
-sensation of hearing ringing, buzzing, hissing, chirping, whistling or other sounds
what is tinnitus
rrhea
what is flow or discharge
a small bone in the middle ear which transmits vibrations of the eardrum to the incus
what is Malleus
damage to inner ear or auditory
nerve causes partial or complete deafness. Tx: Cochlear
implants
what is Sensorineural hearing loss
protective membrane that lines the
inside of the eyelids and covers the sclera (the
white of the eye)
what is conjunctiva
Deafness due to the aging process
what is Presbycusis