Chapter 12 Eye, Quiz 3 ANSWERS

1.  pupilloscope:  instrument that examines (the reactions of) the pupil
2.  mydriatic:  agent that dilates the pupil
3. lacrimal:  pertaining to tears or tear ducts
4. ophthalmic:  pertaining to the eye
5. pupillary:  pertaining to the pupil of the eye
6. dacryocystotomy:  incision into the tear sac
7. cryoretinopexy:  fixation of the retina to the choroid by extreme cold (liquid nitrogen)
8. presbyopia:  impaired vision as a result of aging
9. endophthalmitis:  inflammation of (the contents of) the eye
10. blepharoptosis:  drooping of the eyelid
11. iritis:  inflammation of the iris
12. sclerokeratitis:  inflammation of the sclera and cornea
13. oculomycosis:  abnormal condition of the eye caused by a fungus
14. myopia:  nearsightedness
15. nystagmus:  involuntary, rhythmic movements of the eyes
16. ophthalmoscopy:  visual examination of the eye
17. intraocular:  pertaining to within the eye
18. ophthalmologist:  physician who specializes in ophthalmology
19. miotic:  agent that constricts the pupil
20. oculus dexter:  medical term for right eye

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