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HOSA: Med Term Nervous & Special Senses pt 3 Part 3
This deck covers medical terminology related to the nervous system and special senses, focusing on surgical procedures and treatments.
define OCULAR PROSTHESIS
fitted over malformed eye/replace complete eye
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Term
Definition
define OCULAR PROSTHESIS
fitted over malformed eye/replace complete eye
aka: ocular prosthesis
artificial eye
define RADIAL KERATOTOMY (RK)
surgical procedure to treat myopia by flattening cornea to bring the focal point closer to retina
define SCLERAL BUCKLE
silicone band/sponge repairs detached retina by being sutured to sclera over retina causing indentation/buckle inside eye
define VITRECTOMY
removal of vitreous humor & replace w/saline to treat retinal detachment or diabetic retinopathy caused by blood leakage
define CATARACT SURGERY
surgical removal of cataract & replace w/artificial intraocular lens
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
define OCULAR PROSTHESIS | fitted over malformed eye/replace complete eye |
aka: ocular prosthesis | artificial eye |
define RADIAL KERATOTOMY (RK) | surgical procedure to treat myopia by flattening cornea to bring the focal point closer to retina |
define SCLERAL BUCKLE | silicone band/sponge repairs detached retina by being sutured to sclera over retina causing indentation/buckle inside eye |
define VITRECTOMY | removal of vitreous humor & replace w/saline to treat retinal detachment or diabetic retinopathy caused by blood leakage |
define CATARACT SURGERY | surgical removal of cataract & replace w/artificial intraocular lens |
define PHACOEMULSIFICATION | ultrasonic vibration shatter & aspirate lens & intraocular lens placed tru small opening to restore vision in ppl w/cataracts |
aka: phacoemulsification | phaco |
define INTRAOCULAR LENS i | surgically implanted replaced lens either monofocal or multifocal |
define LASER IRIDOTOMY | focused beam of light causes a hole in iris to treat closed-angle glaucoma |
define LASER TRABECULOPLASTY | treats open angle glaucoma by creating openings in trabecular meshwork to allow fluid to drain properly |
define LASER-ASSISTED IN SITU KERATOMILEUSIS (LASIK) | treat vision conditions by opening a flap on cornea to change shape of deep corneal layer & UV laser corrects refraction errors (myopia, hyperopia, & astigmatism) |
define PHOTOREFRACTIVE KERATOTOMY (PRK) | similar to LASIK where outer layer of cornea removed & discarded & laser change shape of deep corneal layer & outer layer of cornea grows back |
define LASER PHOTOCOAGULATION | treat diabetic retinopathy & AMD by sealing leaking/damaged blood vessels & intentionally creating scar tissue to repair small retinal tears or holes |
define PNEUMATIC RETINOPEXY | gas bubble injected into vitreous cavity causing pressure on detached area while healing & bubble gradually dissipates |
define OTOPLASTY | surgical repair/restoration/alteration of pinna |
define EAR TUBES | tiny ventilating tubes through eardrum to drain fluid & relieve pressure |
aka: ear tubes | tympanostomy tubes |
define MASTOIDECTOMY | surgical removal of part of mastoid process to treat uncontrollable mastoiditis or prep cochlear implant placement |
define MYRINGOTOMY | small incision in eardrum to relieve pressure from pus/fluid or create opening for ear tubes |
define STAPEDECTOMY | removal of stapes & insert small prosthetic to conduct sound vibrations to inner ear |
define TYMPANOPLASTY | surgical correction of hole in eardrum to cure chronic inflammation or restore function |
define LABYRINTHECTOMY | surgical removal of all/part of labyrinth to relieve uncontrolled vertigo but will cause complete deafness in affected ear |
define VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION THERAPY (VRT) | physical therapy to treat balance disorders |
define ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICE (ALD) | transmits/processes/amplifies sound w/ or w/o hearing aid & eliminates distracting background noises |
define COCHLEAR IMPLANT | bypasses damaged part of ear to auditory nerve by capturing sound & turns into digital signals to be read by electrodes implanted into cochlea |
define HEARING AIDS | electronic devices correct hearing loss (analog or digital) |
define BIOFEEDBACK | greater awareness of physiological function relieves anxiety & stress |
define CEREBROSPINAL FLUID SHUNT | drains CSF in controlled way from ventricles to abdomen/heart ot treat hydrocephalus |
define EXPRESSIVE ART THERAPIES | dance, art, or music improve mental & emotional well being |