QCH11&12midterm
which abbreviation mean right eye
OD
localized collection of pus within a circumscribed area
abscess
which term describes the process whereby the eyes make adjustments for seeing objects at various distances
accommodation
which term mean the appendages or accessory structures of an organ
adnexa
a condition characterized by a deficiency or the absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and irises
albinism
which diganostic test is used to measure hearing
audiometry
refers to the removal of a small piece of living tissue for examination
biopsy
large blister like that is more than 0.5 cm in diameter
bulla
which term describes the angle where the upper and lower eyelids meet
canthus
an acute infection of connective tissue
cellulitis
Injury that does not break the skin
contusion
the narrow band of epidermis attached to the surface of the nail just in front of the root
cuticle
which term describes an inflammation of the lacrimal gland
dacryoadenitis
which procedure is the replacement of damaged skin with healthy tissue taken from a donor site on the patients body
dermayoplasty
which term describes the tissue layer directly below the epidermis
dermis
which condition is also known as double vision
diplopia
which structures of the ear equalize the air pressure in the middle ear with that of the outside atmosphere
eustachian tubes
which condition is characterized by the outward deviation of one eye relative to the other
exotropia
a ___ is a groove or cracklike break in the skin
fissure
tissue death
gangrene
which term describes blindness in either the right or left half of the visual field?
hemianopia
which substance produces itching when released in response to allergens
histamine
excessive sweating
hyperhidrosis
which condition is also known as farsighted
hyperopia
contagious superficial pyoderma caused by bacteria
impetigo
Laser ________ is used to treat closed-angle glaucoma?
iridotomy
spoon nail
koilonychia
which inner ear disorder can result in vertigo deafness
labyrinthitis
which term describes the region where vision is sharpest on the retina
macula
which term means inflammation of the tympanic membrane
myringitis
which term means a surgical incision into the eardrum to create an opening for the placement of ear tubes
myringotomy
which term describes a condition of involuntary, constant, rhythmic movement of the eyeball
nystagmus
which term describes the flow of pus from the ear
otopyorrhea
which term means an abnormal discharge from the ear
otorrhea
which condition is flat, persistent, dark-red birthmark made of pigmented cells
port-wine stain
Which hearing loss is progressive and associated with aging?
presbycusis
commonly known as itching
pruritus
which term describes reattachment of a detached retina
retinopexy
skin condition responds to laser treatment
rhinophyma
also known as facelift
rhytidectomy
flaking or dry patch made up of excess dead epidermal cells
sclae
which terms describes the fibrous tissue outer layer of the eye
sclera
autoimmune disorder that causes abnormal tissue thickening
scleroderma
treat spider veins
sclerotherapy
form of skin cancer can spread quickly to other body parts
squamous cell carcinoma
autoimmune disorder that is characterized by a red, scaly rash on the face and upper trunk
systemic lupus erythematosus
which procedure provides temporary protection when the eyelids are paralyzed
tarrsorrhaphy
which test measures intraocular pressure
tonometry
which term describes the sense of whirling, dizziness, and the loss of balance?
veritgo