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ophthalmic
pertaining to the eye
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ocular
pertaining to the eye
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ophthalmalgia
pain in the eye
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ophthalmodynia
pain in the eye
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two words that mean pain in the eye
- ophthalmodynia
- ophthalmalgia
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prolapse of an eye
ophthalmoptosis
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instrument used for measuring the eye
ophthalmometer
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ocular pain
- ophthalmalgia
- ophthalmodynia
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any ocular disease
ophthalmopathy
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plastic surgery of the eye
ophthalmoplasty
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paralysis of the eye
ophthalmoplegia
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ophthalmology
medical specialty studying eye disease and surgery of the eye
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physician who practices ophthalmology
ophthalmologist
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lacrim/o
lacriminal gland
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lacriminal gland
under eyelid
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ophthalmoscopy
examination of the interior of the eye
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instrument used for an examination of the eye
ophthalmoscope
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process of performing an examination of the eye with a scope
ophthalmoscopy
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optic
pertaining to vision
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ophthalmic
pertaining to the eye
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one who measures visual acuity
optometrist
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the cranial nerve for vision
optic nerve
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the measurement of vision
optometry
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special technician who assists ophthalmologists with eye exams and helps fit corrective lenses is called a certified
ophthalmic technician
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cyanopia
defect in vision that causes objects to appear blue
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myopia
- nearsightedness
- light rays focus in front of the retina
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hyperopia
- farsightedness
- light rays focus beyond the retina
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presbyopia
loss of accommodation
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diplogenesis
production of double parts or double substances
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ambilateral
pertaining to both sides
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ambidextrous
person can work well with both hands
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ambiopia
both eyes forming separate images
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diplobacillus
bacillus that occurs in pairs
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coccus that grows in pairs
diplococcus
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diopter
unit of measurement of refraction in the eye
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microscope
instrument used for examining something small
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instrument used for examining through (looking through)
diascope
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eyes pointing outside
exotropia
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eyes pointing inward
esotropia
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eyes pointing upward
hypertropia
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eyes pointing downward
hypotropia
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hypertropia
eyes pointing upward
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hypotropia
eyes pointing downward
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esotropia
eyes pointing inward
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exotropia
eyes pointing outward
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strabismus
another word fro exotropia, esotropia, hypertropia, hypotropia
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dysphoria
feeling of depression
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euphoria
feeling of well bein
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phoropter
instrument used to determine prescription strength needed for corrective lenses
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blepharoptosis
prolapse of an eyelid
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edema
swelling dur to fluid retention
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blepharedema
swelling of the eyelid
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edematous
adjectival form for swollen
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inflammation of the eyelid
blepharitis
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incision of an eyelid
blepharotomy
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cycl/o
ciliary body and muscle
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excision of lesions on the eyelid
blepharectomy
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surgical repair of the eyelid
blepharoplasty
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twitching of an eyelid
blepharospasm
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prolapse of an eyelid (droopy eyelid)
blepharoptosis
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suture of an eyelid
blepharorrhapy
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conjunctiva
membrane that lines the eyelids
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conjunctivitis
inflammation of the conjunctiva
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corneal
pertaining to the corena
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corneoiritis
inflammation of the cornea and iris
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corneocleral
pertaining to the cornea and the sclera
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protrusion of the lens
phacocele
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cataracts
are opacities that develop on the lense of the eye
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phacoemulsification
- use to treat cataracts
- lens implants
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condition of hardness
sclerosis
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sclera
white hard outer coat of the eye
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pertainig to the sclera
scleral
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excision of the sclera
sclerectomy
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formation of an opening into the sclera
sclerostomy
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inflammation of the sclera
scleritis
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inflammation of the iris
iritis
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inflammation of the cornea and iris
corneoiritis
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inflammation of the sclera and iris
scleroiritis
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protrusion of the iris
iridocele
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pain in the iris
iridalgia
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excision of part or all of the iris
iridectomy
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prolapse of the iris
iridoptosis
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softening of the iris
iridomalacia
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rupture of the iris
iridorrhexis
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two words that mean paralysis of the iris
- iridoplegia
- iridoparalysis
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pertaining to the retina
retinal
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inflammation of the retina
retinitis
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fixation of a detached retina
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instrument used to examine the refractive error of the eye
retinoscope
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process of using to retinoscope
retinoscopy
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macular degeneration
common cause of blindness in the elderly
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intraocular injection
medication is injected into the eye to slow down progression
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glaucoma
- disease of the eye in which the intraocular pressure is increased
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pupil out of place
corectopia
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destruction of the pupil
corelysis
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corectasia
dilation of the pupil
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unequal pupil size
anisocoria
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instrument for measuring pupil
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plastic surgery of the pupil
coreoplasty
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forward bulging of the cornea
keratectasia
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herniation of the cornea
keratocele
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plastic operation of the cornea
keratoplasty
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incision of the cornea
keratotomy
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corneal rupture
keratorrhexis
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inflammation of cornea and sclera
keratoscleritis
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ciliary body
encircles the inside of the iris with muscle fibers that look like hairs
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paralysis of the ciliary body
cycloplegia
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paralysis of the ciliary body (adj)
cycloplegic
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ciliary body and cornea inflammation
cyclokeratitis
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lacrimal
pertaining to tears
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gland that secretes tears
lacrimal gland
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sac that collects lacrimal fluid
lacrimal sac
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lacrimal fluid is drained into the nasal cavity by means of the
nasolacrimal duct
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dacryorrhea
excessive lacrimation
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dacryocystitis
tear sac inflammation
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dacryoadenalgia
tear gland pain
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dacryoma
tumor of the tear duct or gland
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dacryopyorrhea
discharge of pus from tear gland
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dacryocystocele
herniation of the tear sac
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dacryolith
stone in the tear sac
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dacryorrhea
excessive flow of tears
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dacryocystoptosis
prolapse of the tear sac
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dacryocystotome
instrument for cutting the tear sac
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resembling a fingernail or toenail
onychoid
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tumor of the nail
onychoma
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any nail condition
onychosis
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softening of the nails
onychomalacia
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fungus infection of the nails
onychomycosis
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paronychia
condition of infection in the tissues around the nail
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cuticle around the nail is infected
paronychia
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trichogenous
substance the promotes hairgrowth
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lithiasis
formation of calculi
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trichiasis
formation of hair
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hairy tongue
trichoglossia
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abnormal fear of hair
trichophobia
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any hair disease
trichopathy
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alopecia
condition of baldness
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phagia
condition of eating or swallowing
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phagocyte
cell that eats microorganisms
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phagocytosis
the process of cells eating microorganisms
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a cell that eats cells
phagocyte
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cytophagy
the ingestion of cells by phagocytes or phagocytosis
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stopping or controling cells
cytostatsis
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examination of cells
cytoscopy
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macrophage
large phagocyte
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microphage
small phagocyte
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hair swallowing
trichophagy
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nail biting or eating
onychophagy
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hormones are secreted from the
endocrine glands
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medical specialty studying the endocrine system
endocrinology
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specialist in the study of the endocrine system
endocrinologist
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adrenocorticoid
hormone produced in the cortex of the adrenal gland
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thyroxine
hormone produced in the thyroid gland
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thyroxin
hormone produced in the thyroid gland
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testosterone
hormone produced in the testes
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hyperthyroidism
overactive thyroid gland
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underactive thyroid condition
hypothyroidism
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any disease condition of the adrenal glands
adrenopathy
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enlargement of the adrenal glands
adrenomegaly
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destruction of the adrenal tissue
adrenolysis
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suprarenal glands
another name for adrenal glands
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suprarenal
above the kidney
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epinephrine
- hormone produced upon the kidney
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norepinephrine
neurotransmitter hormone that stimulates autonomic nervous system response
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estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are
steroid hormones
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sexual dysfunction or lack of libido in a male may be due to a low
testosterone
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infertility in a female may be due to a low
estrogen
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nonsteroidal hormone that allows glucose to enter the cell is
insulin
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high blood sugar
hypoglycemia
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-emia
condition of the blood or in the blood
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ischemia
condition in which blood flow is interrupted
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transient ischemic attack
temporary interruption of flow usually occurring in the brain
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reduction in red blood cells
anemia
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urin constituents in the blood
uremia
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urine constituents in the blood
uremia
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traumatology
study of wound care
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study of caring for wounds
traumatology
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pertaining to wounds or woundedness
traumatic
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adrenergic
activated by epinephrine
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adrenocorticoid
hormone manufactured in the adrenal cortex
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ambiopia
separate images from each eye
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ambivalence
unable to decide wavering on both sides
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blepharedema
swelling of the eyelid
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caataract
opacity on the lens
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corectasia
dilation of the pupil
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coreometer
instrument used to measure pupil size
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cyclokeratitis
inflammation of the ciliary body and the cornea
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dacryocystotome
instrument for incision of a tear sac
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dacryopyorrhea
discharge of pus from the tear gland
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degeneration
breakdown due to aging
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diascope
glass plate used to look through to examine the skin
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esotropia
- condition in which the eyes point inward
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glaucoma
condition in which the intraocular aqueous humor pressure is high
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hormones
substances secreted by endocrine glands that affect body processses
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hypertropia
condition in which the eyes point upward
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hyperthyroidism
overactive thyroid condition
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insulin
pancreatic protein hormone
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keratectasia
protrusion of a thin scarred cornea
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macular
pertaining to the macula of the eye
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onychocryptosis
ingrown nail
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ophthalmoplegia
ocular muscle paralysis
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phacocele
protrusion of the lens of the eye
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phacoemulsification
procedure to disintegrate the lens for insertion of lens implant
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photometer
instrument used to measure ocular muscle movement
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presbyopia
old eye, loss of accommodation
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retinopexy
fixation of a detached retina
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sclerostormy
make an opening in the sclera
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steroid
lipid bioregulator hormone
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strabismus
malposition of the eye
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trichoglossia
condition of hair growth on the tongue
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