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The system responsible for vision. |
Ocular |
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The branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. |
Ophthalmology |
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Instrument used for ophthalmoscopy. |
Ophthalmoscope |
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Of or relating to the eyelids. |
Palpebral |
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Inflammation of the conjunctiva. |
Conjunctivitis |
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The conjunctival fold attached at the medial canthus that moves across the cornea when the eyelids close. |
Nictitating Membrane |
AKA the third eyelid or nictitans or haws |
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Pertaining to tears. |
Lacrimal |
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The fibrous outer layer of the eye that maintains the shape of the eye. |
Sclera |
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A layer of tissue in the eye of many vertebrates. |
Tapetum |
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The circular opening in the center of the iris. |
Pupil |
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Contraction of the pupil. |
Miosis |
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Dilation of the pupil. |
Mydriasis |
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The nervous tissue layer of the eye that receives images. |
Retina |
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The process of the lens bending the light rays to help them focus on the retina. |
Refraction |
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Diagnostic test to detect corneal injury by placing dye on the surface of the cornea. |
Fluorescein |
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The soft, clear, jellylike mass that fills the vitreous chamber. |
Vitreous |
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Condition of unequal pupil size. |
Anisocoria |
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Inversion, or turning inward, of the eyelid. |
Entropion |
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Group of disorders resulting from elevated intraocular pressure. |
Glaucoma |
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Inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva. |
Keratoconjunctivitis |
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Removal of the eyeball. |
Enucleation |
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Pertains to sound. |
Acoustic |
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Pertains to the ear. |
Auditory |
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The external portion of the ear that catches sound waves and transmits them to the external auditory canal. |
Pinna |
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Commonly known as earwax. |
Cerumen |
Secreted by glands that line the external auditory canal. |
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The medical term for eardrum. |
Tympanic Membrane |
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Three little bones of the middle ear that transmit sound vibrations. |
Ossicles |
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The narrow duct that leads from the middle ear to the nasopharynx. |
Eustachian |
AKA auditory tube - follows the auditory ossicles |
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The medical term for large vesicle. |
Bulla |
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Some crap in the ear. :( |
Vestibular |
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Spiral shaped passage that leads from the oval window to the inner ear. |
Cochlea |
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Pertaining to the eye. |
Ophthalmic |
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Of, relating to, or located near the ear. |
Otic |
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The state of balance. |
Equilibrium |
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Pertaining to ear. |
Aural |
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A channel or tube for conveying something. |
Duct |
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The transparent anterior portion of the sclera. |
Cornea |
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A watery fluid that fills the anterior and posterior chambers of the eye. |
Aqueous |
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Hardening of tissue and other anatomical features. |
Sclerosis |
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Involuntary, constant, rhythmic movement of the eye. |
Nystagmus |
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Sense of dizziness. |
Vertigo |
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round and round and round. :) |
Dizzy |
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Reflex in which the eye should blink in response to touch to the medical canthus of the eye. |
Palpebral Reflex |
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The angle where the upper and lower eyelids meet. |
Canthus |
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