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Accommodation

Adaptation of the eye for near vision by increasing the curvature of the lens.

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Anisocoria

Unequal pupil size.

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Arcus senilis

Gray-white arc or circle around the limbus of the iris that is common with aging.

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Astigmatism

Refractive error of vision due to differences in curvature in refracting surfaces of the eye (cornea and lens).

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Blepharitis

An inflammation of the glands and eyelash follicles along the margin of the eyelids.

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Cataract

Opacity of the lens of the eye that develops slowly with aging and gradually obstructs vision.

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Conjunctivitis

Infection of the conjunctiva, commonly referred to as 'pink eye'.

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Diplopia

Double vision.

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Ectropion

Lower eyelid loose and rolling outward.

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Entropion

Lower eyelid rolling inward.

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Exophthalmos

Protruding eyeballs.

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Glaucoma

A group of eye diseases characterized by increased intraocular pressure.

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Hordeolum

(Stye) Red, painful pustule that is a localized infection of the hair follicle at the eyelid margin.

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Macula

Round darker area of the ocular fundus that mediates vision only from the central visual field.

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Miosis

Constricted pupils.

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Mydriasis

Dilated pupils.

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Myopia

Nearsightedness; refractive error in which near vision is better than far vision.

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Nystagmus

Involuntary, rapid, rhythmic movement of the eyeball.

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Papilledema

Stasis of blood flow out of the ocular fundus; a sign of increased intracranial pressure.

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Ptosis

Drooping of the upper eyelid over the iris and possibly covering the pupil.

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Strabismus

(Squint, crossed eye) Disparity of the eye axes.

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Annulus

Outer fibrous rim encircling the eardrum.

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Cerumen

Yellow, waxy material that lubricates and protects the ear canal.

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Cochlea

Inner ear structure containing the central hearing apparatus.

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Eustachian tube

Connects the middle ear with the nasopharynx and allows the passage of air.

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Helix

Superior posterior free rim of the pinna.

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Inus

'Anvil'; middle of the 3 ossicles of the middle ear.

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Malleus

'Hammer'; outmost of the 3 ossicles of the middle ear.

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Mastoid

Bony prominence of the skull located just behind the ear.

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Otalgia

Pain in the ear.

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Otitis media

Inflammation of the middle ear and tympanic membrane.

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Pinna

Auricle, or outer ear.

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Pars tensa

Thick, taut, central-inferior section of the tympanic membrane.

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Stapes

'Stirrup'; innermost of the 3 ossicles of the middle ear.

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Tinnitus

Ringing in the ears.

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Tympanic membrane

'Eardrum'; thin, translucent, oval membrane that separates the middle ear from the outer ear.

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Vertigo

A spinning, twirling sensation.

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Buccal

Pertaining to the cheek.

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Candidiasis

(Moniliasis) White, cheese, curd-like patch on buccal mucosa due to superficial fungal infection.

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Caries

Decay in the teeth.

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Cheilitis

Red, scaling, shallow, painful fissures at corners of the mouth.

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Epistaxis

Nosebleed, usually from anterior septum.

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Epulis

Nontender, fibrous nodule of the gum.

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Gingivitis

Red, swollen gum margins that bleed easily.

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Herpes simplex

'Cold sores'; clear vesicles with red base that evolve into pustules, usually at lip-skin junction.

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Leukoplakia

Chalky white, thick, raised patch on sides of tongue; precancerous.

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Malocclusion

Upper or lower dental arches out of alignment.

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Papillae

Rough, bumpy elevations on the dorsal surface of the tongue.

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Parotid glands

A pair of salivary glands in the cheeks in front of the ears.

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Pharyngitis

Inflammation of the throat.

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Plaque

Soft, whitish debris on teeth.

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Polyp

Smooth, pale gray nodules in the nasal cavity due to chronic allergic rhinitis.

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Rhinitis

Red, swollen inflammation of nasal mucosa.

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Thrush

Oral candidiasis in the newborn.

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Turbinate

One of 3 bony projections in the nasal cavity.

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Uvula

Free projection hanging down from the middle of the soft palate.

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Areola

The darkened area surrounding the nipple.

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Galactorrhea

Persistent white discharge of milk between nursing sessions or after weaning.

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Gynecomastia

Excessive breast development in the male.

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Mastalgia

Pain in the breast.

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Mastitis

Inflammation of the breast.

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Paget Disease

Intraductal carcinoma in the breast.

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Retraction

Dimple or pucker on the skin.

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Striae

Atrophic pink, purple, or white linear streaks on the breasts, associated with pregnancy, excessive weight gain, or rapid growth during adolescence.