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Medical Terminology Flashcards

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  1. The medical term 'epiphora' refers to:

    Answer: excessive tearing

    Epiphora is the overflow of tears onto the cheek, often due to blocked tear drainage.

  2. What does the root word 'retin-' refer to?

    Answer: the retina

    Retin- refers to the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye.

  3. The abbreviation 'OU' stands for:

    Answer: oculus uterque (both eyes)

    OU is the abbreviation for 'oculus uterque,' meaning both eyes.

  4. The term 'myopia' comes from a Greek root meaning:

    Answer: to close or shut (the eyes)

    Myopia derives from the Greek 'myein' (to close) because nearsighted people often squint.

  5. Which prefix means 'half' in medical terminology?

    Answer: both B and C

    Both semi- and hemi- mean half; hemi- is Greek origin (hemianopia) and semi- is Latin.

  6. The term 'gonioscopy' refers to examination of the:

    Answer: anterior chamber angle

    Gonio- means angle and -scopy means visual examination, so gonioscopy examines the drainage angle of the eye.

  7. The suffix '-opia' or '-opsia' refers to:

    Answer: a visual condition

    The suffix -opia (or -opsia) denotes a visual condition, as in myopia, hyperopia, and diplopia.