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Ophthalm/o EyeOphthalm/itis: Inflammation of the eyeOphthalm/ic: Pertaining to the eyeMedical TerminologyUnit 15Ophthalmology, Endocrinology,and Medical SpecialtiesOphthalm/o EyeAny ocular diseaseo Ophthalm/o/pathyPlastic surgery of the eye o Ophthalm/o/plastyParalysis of the eyeo /oOphthalm/ic Suffix for vision Adjective- Pertaining to vision Combining form for vision Combining form for eye Adjective- Pertaining to eyeOphthalm/algia , Ophthalm/o/dynia : Pain in theeyeOphthalm/o/meter: Instrument for measuringthe eye (curvature of the cornea)Ophthalm/o/ptosis, Exophthalmos: Herniationof an eye (abnormal protrusion)Ocul/ar: Pertaining to the eyeOphthalm/o EyeOphthalm/o/logy: the medical specialtystudying eye disease and surgery of the eyeOphthalm/o/logist: Physician who practices inophthalmology specialtyOphthalm/o/scopy: The examination of theinterior of the eye using an instrumentOphthalm/o/scope: The instrument used foreye examinationOpt/o VisionOpt/o/metrist: One who measuresvisual acuityOpt/ic: The cranial nerve for vision(adj.)Opt/o/metry: The measurement ofvision (Practice assessing visiondisorders)1

OphthalmologistOptometrist Physician (MD or DO) Licensedspecialist in treatingpractitioner (OD)diseases of the eye andlimited to eyeperforming surgeryexaminations andDegree from medicalprescribingschoolcorrective lensesCertified OphthalmicDegree fromTechnician (COT)optometry school Technician that assistsophthalmologists witheye exams and helps fitcorrective lenses-opia VisionMy/opiaHyper/opiaPresby/opiav NearsightednessDipl/opiav Double visionv Farsightednessv Loss of accommodation,“old vision”Ambi- Both, Both sidesAmbi/later/al: Pertaining to both sidesAmbi/dextr/ous: Can work well withboth handsAmbi/opia: Both eyes (ou) formseparate images (vision)Ambi/valence (n.): Unable to decide,Wavering on both sides-opia VisionCyan/opia: Defect in vision that causesobjects to appear blueXanth/opia: Yellow visionChlor/opia: Green visionErythr/opia: Red visionDiplo- DoubleDiplo/cardia: Having a double heartDiplo/genesis: Production of doubleparts or double substancesDiplo/coccus: Coccus that grows inpairsDiplo/bacillus: Bacillus that occurs inpairs-opter VisibleOptos that which seesDi/opter: A unit of measurement ofrefraction in the eyeOS 1D left eye 1 diopterDia/scope: An instrument for examiningthroughAmbi/valent (adj.)2

Tropia TurningTrope TurningWhen the eyes appear to be turned inan abnormal position, it is calledstrabismus or squintPhor(ia) To carry, BearDys/phoria: A feeling of depression. Carry anill feeling.Eu/phoria: Feeling of well beingPhor/opt/er: An instrument used to determinethe prescription strength needed forcorrective lensesPhor/o/meter: The instrument that measuresthe tone and pull of the eye-moving (bearing)muscleBlephar/o EyelidExcision of lesions on theeyelidBlephar /ectomySurgical repair of an eyelidBlephar /o/plastyTwitching of an eyelidBlephar /o/spasmProlapse of an eyelid(droopy eyelid)Blephar /o/ptosisSuture of the eyelidBlephar /o/rrhaphyTropia TurningEyes pointing outwardEyes pointing inwardEyes pointing upwardEyes pointing downwardPermanent deviation ofthe eye around itsanteroposterior axis§ Exo/tropia§ Eso/tropia§ Hyper/tropia§ Hypo/tropia§ Cyclo/tropiaBlephar/o EyelidBlephar/o/ptosis: Prolapse of an eyelidBlephar/edema: swelling of the eyelidOidein to become swollenBlephar/itis: Inflammation of an eyelidBlephar/otomy: Incision of an eyelidConjunctiv/o ConjunctivaConjunctiva is the membrane that:lines the eyelids à palpebral conjunctivaLine the sclera à ocular conjunctivaConjunctiv/itis: Inflammation ofconjunctiva3

Phac/o Crystalline lensPhac/o/cele: Dislocation of the lensPhacos lentilLentils have a biconvex shape just like thecrystalline lens of the eyePhac/o/emulsification: Ultrasonictreatment to emulsify the lens and toremove the cataractScler/o ScleraScleras hardSclera: White, “hard” outer coat of theeyeScler/o/sis: Condition of hardnessCataracts are opacities of the lens of theeyeScler/o ScleraPertaining to the sclera(adj.)Excision of the sclera (orpart)Formation of an openinginto the scleraInflammation of thescleraq Scler/alq Scler/ectomyq Scler/o/stomyq Scler/itisIr/o, Irid/o IrisIrid/o/cele: Protrusion of the iris(dislocation)Irid/algia: Pain in the irisIrid/ectomy: Excision of part or all ofthe irisIr/o, Irid/o IrisColored part of the eyeIr/itis: Inflammation of the irisCorne/o/ir/itis: Inflammation of thecornea and irisScler/o/ir/itis: Inflammation of thesclera and irisIr/ides (Plural)Ir/o, Irid/o IrisProlapse of the irisSoftening of the irisRupture of the irisParalysis of the irisü Irid/o/ptosisü Irid/o/malaciaü Irid/o/rrhexisü Irid/o/plegiaü Irid/o/paralysis4

Retin/o RetinaRetin/al: Pertaining to the retinaRetin/itis: Inflammation of the retinaRetin/o/pexy: Fixation of a detached retinaRetin/o/plasty: Surgical repair of retinaRetin/o/scope: Instrument used to examinethe refractive error of the eye (retina)Retin/o/scopy: The process of using aretinoscope. Also known as “Skiascopy”.Cor/e, Core/o PupilCor /ectopia: Pupil out of placeCor /e/lysis: Destruction of the pupilCor /ectasia (is): Dilatation (stretching) of thepupilAnis/o/coria: Unequal pupil sizeCore/o/meter, Pupil/o/meter: Instrument formeasuring the pupilGlaucomaA disease of the eye in which theintraocular pressure is increased.Open angle glaucomaAngle closure glaucomaCongenitalCorne/o CorneaCorne/al: (adj.) Pertaining to corneaCorne/o/ir/itis: Inflammation of corneaand irisCorne/o/scler/al: Pertaining to corneaand scleraCore/o/metry , Pupil/o/metry: Measurement ofthe pupilCore/o/plasty : Plastic surgery of the pupilKerat/o CorneaKerat/ectasia (is): Forward bulging(dilatation) of the corneaKerat/o/cele: Herniation of the cornea(protrusion of the cornea)Kerat/o/plasty : Plastic operation of the cornea(corneal transplant)Kerat/o/tomy : Incision of the corneaRadial keratotomy Making small incision into thecornea to improve vision in myopiaKerat/o/rrhexis: Corneal ruptureKerat/o/scler /itis: Inflammation of cornea andscleraCycl/o Ciliary bodyCyclos CircleCiliary body encircles the inside of theiris and controls the iris shape/sizeCycl/o/plegia (n.): Paralysis of theciliary bodyCycl/o/plegic (adj.)Cycl/o/kerat/itis: Ciliary body andcornea inflammation5

Lacrim/o TearsLacrim/al: Pertaining to tearsLacrimal gland secretes tearsLacrimal sac collects lacrimal fluids(tears)Lacrim/ation: Tearing, CryingNas/o/lacrim/al: Pertaining to the nasalpassages and the tear ductsNasolacrimal duct drains away the tearsLacrimal fluid keeps the surface of the eyemoistenedDacry/o TearsExcessive flow of tearsProlapse of the tear sacAn instrument for cutting(incising) the tear o/tomeOnych/o NailsResembling a nailTumor of the nail(or nail bed)Any nail conditionOnych/oidOnych/omaOnych/osisDacry/o TearsDacry/o/rrhea: Excessive lacrimation, Flow oftearsDacry/o/cyst/itis: Tear sac inflammationDacry/o/aden/algia: Pain in tear glandDacry/oma: Tumor of the tear duct or glandDacry/o/py/o/rrhea: Discharge of pus fromtear glandDacry/o/cyst/o/cele: Herniation of the tearsacDacry/o/lith: Stone in the tear ductOnych/o NailsOnych/o/malac/ia: Softening of the nailsOnych/o/myc/osis: Fungus infection(condition) of the nailsOnych/o/phagia: Nail biting (eating)Onych/o/crypt/osis: Hidden nail or conditionof nail being hidden, Ingrown nailPar/onych/ia: Condition of infection in thetissues around the nailTrich/o HairTrich/o/genous: Promoting hair growthTrich/iasis: Formation of hair (in thewrong places)Trich/o/glossia (n.): Hairy tongueTrich/oid: Resembling hairTrich/o/phobia: Abnormal fear of hairTrich/o/pathy: Air hair disease6

Cyt/o CellCyt/o/meter: An instrument formeasuring (counting) cellsCyt/o/metry: The process of measuring(counting) cellsCyt/o/stasis: Stopping or controllingcellsCyt/o/scopy: Examination of cellsPhag/o Eat, SwallowNail bitingHair swallowingAir swallowingØ Onych/o/phagy (ia)Ø Trich/o/phagy (ia)Ø Aer/o/phagy (ia)Combining FormThyroid/o, thyr/oThym/oAdren/oPancreat/oOophor/oTestic/, Orchid/o,Orchi/oMeaningThyroid glandThymus glandAdrenal glandPancreasOvarytestisPhag/o Eat, SwallowPhag/ia: Condition of eating or swallowingPhag/o/cyte: A cell that eats microorganismsPhag/o/cyt/osis: The process of the cellseating microorganismsCyt/o/phagy Phag/o/cyt/osisMacr/o/phage: A large phagocyteMicr/o/phage: A small phagocyteEndo- InsideEndo/crine: To secrete inside. Glandsthat secrete hormonesEndo/crin/ology: The medical specialtystudying the endocrine systemEndo/crin/ologist: The specialist(physician) in the study of endocrinesystemHormonesGlands that produceAdren/o/corticoid(cortisone)Thyr/o/xine, Thyr/o/xinTest/o/steroneAdrenal gland(adrenal cortex)Thyroid glandtestes7

ThyroidHyper/thyroid/ism:Overactive thyroidHypo/thyroid/ism:Underactive thryoidAdren/o Adrenal glandAdren/o/pathy: Any disease condition of theadrenal glandsAdren/o/megaly: Enlargement of the adrenalglandsAdren/o/lysis: Destruction of adrenal tissueAdrenal glands are also called Supra/renalglands because they are above the kidneys.Supra/renal glands produceepi/nephr/ine.Pituitary GlandPituitary gland (hypophysis) is anendocrine gland secreting a number ofhormones that regulate many bodilyprocesses including growth,reproduction, and various metabolicactivities.Anterior lobePosterior lobe-emia Blood conditionIsch/emia: A condition in which bloodflow is interruptedTransient ischemic attack (TIA) temporary interruption of blood flow inbrainLeuk/emia: Blood cancer withabnormally increased leukocyte count-emia Blood conditionReduction in redblood cellsToo much blood (inone part)Urine constituents inthe bloodAn/emiaBlood in the urineHemat/uriaHyper/emiaUr/emia8

Traumat/o TraumaTrauma Wound or injuryTraumat/ology: The study of caring forwoundsTraumat/ic: Pertaining to woundsSpecialtySpecialistLimits of iseases-nature & stNervous system diseasesFemale stMale & urinary diseasesGlands of internal secretionOncologyOncologistNeoplasms (New growths)CardiologyCardiologistOphthalmology OphthalmologistHeartEyeVarious injury rationSpecialtyØ ScrapeØ BruiseØ A tearing awayØ Make a holeØ BreakØ A viationLimits of FieldEar-Nose-ThroatPregnancy, ChildbirthOld ageChildrenBones and musclesMental disordersHearing functionDiagnostic imagingManipulation therapyDiseases of the footAbbreviationACTHAOAAdrenocorticotropic hormoneAmerican Optometric AssociationFSHFxCOACOMTCertified Ophthalmic AssistantCertified Ophthalmic Medical TechnologistHCGL&ACOTDCertified Ophthalmic TechnicianDiopterLasermgEMTEmergency medical technicianMmEMT -PENTEMT – paramedicEar, nose, throat specialistOAGOBFollicle-stimulating hormoneFractureHuman chorionic gonadotropinLight and accomodationLight amplification by stimulated emissionof radiationMilligram (0.001 gram)Millimeter (0.001 meter)Open-angle glaucomaObstetrician, Obstetrics9

AbbreviationodODosouPERRLAT 3, T 4TIATSHRight eye (oculus dexter)Doctor of optometryLeft eye (oculus sinister)Both eyes (oculus uterque)Pupils equal, round, reactive to lightand accomodationTriiodothyronine , tetraiodothyronine(thyroid function tests)Transient ischemic attackThyroid-stimulating hormone10

Surgical repair of an eyelid Twitching of an eyelid Prolapse of an eyelid (droopy eyelid) Suture of the eyelid Blephar/ectomy Blephar/o/plasty Blephar/o/spasm Blephar/o/ptosis Blephar/o/rrhaphy Conjunctiv/o Conjunctiva Conjunctiva is the membrane that: lines the eyelids àpalpebral conjunctiva Line the sclera àocular conjunctiva