Chapter 10 Anatomy Vocab Part 2
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 tympanic membrane | membrane that seperates the external ear canal from the middle ear |
| vestibule nerve | a division of the vestibulocochlear nerve |
| vestibule | portion adjacent to the oval window between the semicircular canals and the cochlea |
| vitreous humor | the jelly like fluid found in the eye, posterior to the lens |
| astigmatic keratotomy | type of refractory eye surgery for treatment of astigmatism |
| astigmatism | irregulat curvature of the cornea or lens that impairs refraction of a will focused image in the eye |
| automated lamellar keratoplasty | refractory eye surgery that employs a microkeratome to cut off a cap of corneal tissue |
| cataract | opacity of the lens of the eye |
| color blindness | X linked inherited condition in which one or more ... in the cones of the retina are abnormal or missing |
| conjuctivitis | imflammation of the conjunctiva, usually caused by irritation, infection or allergies |
| diabetic retinopathy | growth or hemorrhage of blood vessels caused by diabetes mellitus |
| excimer laser surgery | refractory eye surgery that uses an excimer or "cool" laster to vaporize corneal tissue in treating mild to moderate near sightedness |
| glaucoma | disorder characterized by elevated pressure in the eye |
| hyperopia | refractive disorder of the eye caused by a shorter than normal eyeball |
| laser-assisted insitu keratomileusis | refractory eye surgery using a microkeratome to cut a corneal cap, which is replaced |
| laser thermal keratoplasty | refractory eye surgery employing ultra short bursts of laser energy to reshape the cornea |
| macular degeneration | progressive deterioration of macula lutea of retina causing loss of central visual field |
| Meniere disease | chronis inner ear disorder characterized by tinnitus, progressive nerve deafness and vertigo |
| myopia | refractice disorder of the eye cause by an elongated eyeball |
| nyctalopia | condition caused by retinal degeneration or avitaminosis A and characterized by the relative inability to see a dim light |
| ophthalmoscope | lightened instrument fitted with optical devices to permit examination of the retina and internal eye structures |
| otitis | general term referring to inflammation or infection of the ear |
| otitis media | a middle ear infection |
| otosclerosis | bone disorder- structural irregularities of the stapes in the middle ear and progressing to deafness |
| otoscope | lightened device used to examine external ear canal and eardrum |
| photorefractive keratecctomy | refractory eye surgery that uses an excimer or "cooler" laser to vaporize corneal tissue in treating mild to moderate near sightedness |
| presbycusis | progressive hearing loss associated with advanced age |
| presbyopia | farsightedness associated with advancing age |
| scotoma | loss of the cenreal visual field caused by nerve degeneration |
| strabismus | the muscles that control one or both eyes that cause improper focusing of images on the retina |
| tinnitus | abnormal sensation of ringing or buzzing in the ear |
| tophi | calculus like growths or deposits in tissues or around joints |
| trachoma | chronic infection of the conjunctiva covering the eye caused by the bacterium Chlamydia |
| umami | "meaty" taste oriorised as a "primary taste sensation" comparable to sweet, sour, bitter and salty. |
| vertigo | abnormal sensation of spinning; dizziness |
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