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Accommodation-
The process of the lens changing shape to permit close vision.
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Amblyopia-
Lazy eye; a condition characterized by the inward turning of the affected eye.
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Aqueous Humor-
a watery, transparent liquid that circulates between the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye.
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Astigmatism-
Blurring of the vision caused by an abnormal curvature of the cornea.
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Auditory-
Pertaining to the sense of hearing; the external canal of the ear.
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Cataract-
an opacity of the lens of the eye resulting in blindness.
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Cerumen-
Waxlike brown secretion found in the external auditory canal.
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Choroid-
the vascular coat of the eye between the sclera and the retina.
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Cochlea-
the snail-shaped portion of the inner ear.
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Conjunctiva-
A mucous membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the anterior sclera of the eyeball.
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Cornea-
The transparent extension of the sclera that lies in front of the pupil of the eye.
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Enucleation-
Surgical excision of the eyeball.
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Epistaxis-
Nosebleed; hemorrhage from the nose.
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Eustachian Tube-
refers to the tube of the middle ear that connects to the pharynx.
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Fovea Centralis-
a depression in the posterior surface of the retina that is the place of sharpest vision.
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Glaucoma-
a disease of the eye characterized by increased intraocular pressure.\
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Hyperopia-
A defect of vision so that objects can only be seen when they are far away; farsightedness.
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Incus-
the anvil, the middle bone of the three in the middle ear.
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Insidious-
hidden, not apparent.
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Iris-
The colored, contractible tissue surrounding the pupil of the eye.
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Lacrimal-
Pertaining to tears; the glands and ducts that secrete and convey tears.
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Lens-
a part of the eye that bends or refracts images onto the retina.
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Malleus-
The largest of the three bones of the middle ear, also called the hammer.
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Meniere’s Disease-
a disorder of the ear characterized by nausea, vomiting, tinnitus, and hearing loss.
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Myopia-
a defect in vision so that objects can only be seen when very near; nearsightedness.
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Optic Disc-
The blind spot where the optic nerve exits from the retina of the eye.
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Organ of Corti-
Terminal acoustic apparatus in the cochlea of the inner ear.
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Otitis-
Inflammation of the ear; can be referenced to the external middle or internal ear.
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Otosclerosis-
Condition characterized by progressive deafness caused by the fixation of the stapes of the middle ear.
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Polyps-
a tumor with a pedicle, especially on mucous membranes, such as in the nose, rectum, or intestines.
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Presbycusis-
impairment of acute hearing in old age.
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Presbyopia-
a defect of vision in advancing age involving loss of accommodation.
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Pupil-
the contractible opening in the center of the iris for the transmission of light.
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Receptor-
One employed to greet telephone callers, visitors, patients, or clients.
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Retina-
the innermost layer of the eye that receives the image formed by the lens.
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Retinopathy-
a degeneration of the retina caused by a decrease in blood supply.
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Sclera-
the white or sclerotic outer coat of the eye.
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Semicircular Canals-
Structures located in the inner ear.
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Sensorineural-
refers to a sensory nerve.
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Stapes-
One of the three bones of the middle ear.
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Strabismus-
an eye disorder caused by imbalance of the ocular muscles.
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Tinnitus-
a ringing or tinkling sound in the ear that is heard only by the person affected.
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Tympanic Membrane-
The eardrum.
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Vitreous Humor-
the substance that fills the vitreous body of the eye of the lens.
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