Exam 14: The Special Senses of Sight and Hearing

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -ot/o

The presence of stones or rocky particles in the tear-forming gland of the eye is known as:

ENT stands for ear, neck, and throat.

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -labyrinth/o

The condition of double vision is called diplopia.

This disease, also known as pinkeye, is caused by inflammation of the membrane covering the anterior/exposed surface of the eye.

Select the root that means "iris."

The definition of diplopia is:

To diagnose the patient's condition, the doctor must perform a test where he examines the ear canal and eardrum. The instrument he will utilize to perform the examination is called an otoscopy.

Choose the term with the correct spelling.

Provide the term based on the brief definition. -Disease of the retina

Blepharitis is defined as:

The correct abbreviation for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis is ________.

This procedure involves the use of a laser to reshape the cornea and to correct vision.

During a labyrinthectomy, the inner ear is:

The medical term for nearsightedness is:

Blepharoptosis can be defined as:

Specialist in measuring the eye for corrective lenses (not a physician)

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -audi/o

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -dacry/o