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adrenocorticotropic hormone
ACTH
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American Optometric Association
AOA
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certified ophthalmic assistant
COA
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certified ophthalmic medical technologist
COMT
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certified ophthalmic technician
COT
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emergency medical technician
EMT
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extraocular movement intact
EOMI
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follicle-stimulating hormone
FSH
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human chorionic gonadotropin
HCG
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internal jugular view
IJV
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light and accommodation
L&A
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light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
laser
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magnetic resonance imaging
MRI
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obstetrician, obstetrics
OB
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pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
PERRLA
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triiodothyronine, tetraiodothyronine (thyroid function tests)
T3, T4
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transient ischemic attack
TIA
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thyroid-stimulating hormone
TSH
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adrenergic
activated by epinephrine
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adrenocorticoid
hormone manufactured in the adrenal cortex
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adrenolysis
destruction of the adrenal glands
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adrenomegaly
enlarged adrenal glands
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ambiopia
separate images from each eye
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ambivalence
unable to decide, wavering on both sides
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anisocoria
pupils of unequal size
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blepharedema
swelling of the eyelid
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blepharoplasty
plastic surgery of the eyelid
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blepharoptosis
prolapse of the upper eyelid
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blepharorrhaphy
suturing of the eyelid
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blepharospasm
twitching eyelid
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cataract
opacity on the lens
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corectasia
dilation of the pupil
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corectopia
displace pupil
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corelysis
destruction of the pupil
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coreometer
instrument used to measure pupil size
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coreoplasty
plastic surgery of the pupil
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corneitis
inflammation of the cornea
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corneoiritis
inflammation of the cornea and the iris
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corneoscleral
pertaining to the cornea and the sclera
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cyclokeratitis
inflammation of the ciliary body and the cornea
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cycloplegia
paralysis of the ciliary body
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cytophagy
destruction of other cells by phagocytes
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dacryoadenalgia
pain in the tear gland
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dacryocystitis
inflammation of the tear sac
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dacryocystocele
herniation of a tear sac
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dacryocystoptosis
prolapse of the tear sac
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dacryocystotome
instrument for incision of a tear sac
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dacryolith
calculus in the tear duct or sac
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dacryoma
tumor of the lacrimal tissue
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dacryopyorrhea
discharge of pus from the tear gland
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degeneration
breakdown due to aging
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diabetes
disease characterized by hyperglycemia and lack of insulin
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diascope
a glass plate used to look through to examine the skin
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diopter
measurement unit of refraction
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endocrine
glands that secrete hormones
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endocrinologist
specialist in the study and treatment of disorders of the endocrine system
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epinephrine
hormone produced by the adrenal medula
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esotropia
condition in which the eyes point inward
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exotropia
condition in which the eyes point outward
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glaucoma
condition in which the intraocular aqueous humor pressure is high
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hormones
substances secreted by endocrine glands that affect body processes
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hyperglycemia
high blood sugar
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hypertropia
condition in which the eyes point upward
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hyperthyroidism
overactive thyroid condition
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hypotropia
condition in which the eyes point downward
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hypothyroidism
underactive thyroid condition
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insulin
pancreatic protein hormone
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iridectomy
excision of the iris
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iridocele
herniation of the iris
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iridomalacia
softening of the iris
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iridoplegia
paralysis of the iris
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iridoptosis
prolapse of the iris
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iridorrhexis
rupture of the iris
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keratectasia
protrusion of a thin scarred cornea
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keratorrhexis
rupture of the cornea
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keratoscleritis
inflammation of the cornea and sclera
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keratotomy
incision into the cornea
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lacrimal
pertaining to tearing
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macrophage
large phagocyte
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macular
pertaining to the macula of the eye
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microphage
small phagocyte
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nasolacrimal
pertaining to the nasal passages and the tear ducts
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onychocryptosis
ingrown nail
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onychoid
resembling a nail
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onychomalacia
softening of the nails
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onychomycosis
fungus infection of the nail
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ophthalmic
pertaining to the eye
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ophthalmocele
herniation of the eye
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ophthalmologist
physician specialist in treatment of eye disease
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ophthalmometer
instrument used to measure the eye
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ophthalmopathy
any eye disease
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ophthalmoplasty
surgical repair of the eye
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ophthalmoplegia
ocular muscle paralysis
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ophthalmoscope
instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
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ophthalmoscopy
process of using an ophthalmoscope
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optic
pertaining to vision
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optometrist
specialist in assessing and treating visual acuity problems and other eye diseases
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optometry
the measurement of vision and the practice performed by the optometrist
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paronychia
condition of infection around a nail
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phacocele
protrusion of the lens of the eye
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phacoemulsification
procedure to disintegrate the lens for insertion of lens implant
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phagocyte
cell that eats cells
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phorometer
instrument used to measure ocular muscle movement
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phoropter
instrument used to measure prescription strength for lenses
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presbyopia
old eye, loss of accomodation
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retinal
pertaining to the retina
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retinitis
inflammation of the retina
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retinopexy
fixation of a detached retina
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retinoscope
instrument used to look at the retina
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sclerectomy
excision of the sclera
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sclerostomy
make an opening in the sclera
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steroid
lipid bioregulator hormone
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strabismus
malposition of the eye
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suprarenal
upon the kidney, refers to the adrenal glands
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testosterone
hormone produced in the testes
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thyroidectomy
excision of the thyroid
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thyroxine
thyroid hormone
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traumatology
the study of wound treatment
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trichoglossia
condition of hair growth on the tongue
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trichopathy
any hair disease
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trichophagia
condition in which the person bites on or eats hair
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trichophobia
fear of hair growth or touching hair
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uremia
urine products in the blood
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