CPOA Medical Terminology 4

Question 1

The term 'amblyopia' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

reduced vision not correctable by lenses

Answer

Amblyopia (lazy eye) is decreased vision in one eye that cannot be fully corrected with glasses or contacts.

Question 2

What does 'anterior' mean in anatomical terminology?

Accepted Answer

toward the front

Answer

Anterior refers to the front or forward-facing position, as in the anterior chamber of the eye.

Question 3

The prefix 'presby-' relates to:

Accepted Answer

old age

Answer

Presby- means old age, as in presbyopia (age-related loss of near focusing ability).

Question 4

Which term means 'surgical incision into the cornea'?

Accepted Answer

keratotomy

Answer

Kerato- (cornea) + -tomy (incision) = keratotomy, a surgical cut into the cornea.

Question 5

The term 'photophobia' literally means:

Accepted Answer

sensitivity to light

Answer

Photo- means light and -phobia means fear or aversion, describing abnormal sensitivity to light.

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