Chapter 31 Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Chapter 31 Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology Equilibrium - ANS-A state of rest or balance due to the equal action of opposing forces Medulla Oblongata - ANS-The lowest part of the brain, continuous with the top of the spinal cord Vascular - ANS-Having (blood) vessels that conduct or circulate liquids (blood) Auditory Cortex - ANS-The region of the cerebral cortex that receives auditory data Dynamic Equilibrium - ANS-Relating to balance when moving at an angle or rotating Sensoineual - ANS-Involving the sensory nerves, especially as they affect hearing Binocular - ANS-Involving, relating, or seeing with both eyes Static equilibrium - ANS-Relating to balance when moving in a straight line Thalamus - ANS-The middle part of the brain through which sensory impulses pass to reach the cerebral cortex Biconvex - ANS-Having two outward curving surfaces on a lens Tonometer - ANS-An instrument used to measure intraocular pressure Ototoxic - ANS-A medicine or substance capable of damaging the cranial nerve VIII or the organs of hearing or balance Tinnitus - ANS-A sound in one or both ears such as buzzing, ringing, or whistling, occurring without an external stimulus Goinoscopy - ANS-Used to diagnose glaucoma and inspect ocular movements Seborrhea - ANS-An excessive discharge of sebum from the sebaceous glands, forming greasy scales or crusty areas on the body Audible - ANS-Capable of being heard Photophobia - ANS-Extreme sensitivity to light Miotic - ANS-Any substance or medication that causes constriction of the pupil Otosclerosis - ANS-A condition where the ossicles of the middle ear become fused and act as a single unit of instead of individual bones, which restricts their movement and results in conductive hearing loss Continues...