M14AssignmentDisordersEye

Module 14 Assignment: Disorders of the Eye – Analyzing Medical Terms Complete the worksheet using the following steps:  Read the description of the abnormal condition in Column 1.  Locate the hint in either Column 2, 3, or 4. Remember to include the meaning of each word component for which a hint is given.  Enter the missing word components and their meanings where they are missing from Columns 2, 3, and 4.  Enter “n/a” or “none” in cells for which there is no word component  Enter the correct term in Column 5. Remember that the terms you choose for this assignment must come from the list in the associated Learning Activity. Description Prefix and meaning, if any Combining form(s) and meaning, if any Suffix and meaning Term Example: Abnormal condition of the white of the eye None hint: white of the eye = sclera -itis - inflammation scleritis Involuntary twitching of the eyelid none hint: eyelid = blephar/0 -spasm = suddent contraction of muscles blepharospasm Inflammatory condition of the lacrimal gland none hint: ____/o + gland dacry/o = tear aden/o =gland -itis = inflammation dacryoadenitis Inflammation of the cornea none kerat/o = cornea hint: Inflammation = -itis keratitis Condition of no natural lens hint: Without = a- phak/o = len of th eye -ia = condition aphakia A condition of the turning inward of the eye hint: Inward = iso- trop/o = turning or changing -ia = condition esotropia General term for any none retin/o = retina hint: disease condition = retinopathy