Sensory System Terminology

Which word means "inflammation of the tympanic membrane"?

• osteoarthritis

• myringitis

• eardrumitis

• uveitis

Which word means "drooping (prolapse) of the iris"?

• myringoptosis

• phacoptosis

• iridoptosis

• iridoplasty

Write the word that means "removal of one of the ossicles of the middle ear."

Which word means "incision into the lacrimal (tear) duct"?

• lacrimostomy

• lacimectomy

• tympanotomy

• lacrimotomy

Which word means "pertaining to the cornea and the sclera"?

• corneoscleral

• corneosclera

• retinocornea

• retinoscleral

Which word means "instrument for determining eye refraction"?

• otometry

• otometer

• optometer

• optometry

Write the word that means "inflammation of the retina."

Which word means "pain in the eyeball"?

• otodynia

• oculodynia

• auriclodynia

• keratodynia

Write the word that means "agent for softening earwax": __________lytic

Which word means "instrument for viewing the interior of the eyeball"?

• otoscope

• ophthalmoscope

• audioscope

• auroscope