CPOA Medical Terminology 5

Question 1

The medical term 'epiphora' refers to:

Accepted Answer

excessive tearing

Answer

Epiphora is the overflow of tears onto the cheek, often due to blocked tear drainage.

Question 2

What does the root word 'retin-' refer to?

Accepted Answer

the retina

Answer

Retin- refers to the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye.

Question 3

The abbreviation 'OU' stands for:

Accepted Answer

oculus uterque (both eyes)

Answer

OU is the abbreviation for 'oculus uterque,' meaning both eyes.

Question 4

The term 'myopia' comes from a Greek root meaning:

Accepted Answer

to close or shut (the eyes)

Answer

Myopia derives from the Greek 'myein' (to close) because nearsighted people often squint.

Question 5

Which prefix means 'half' in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

both B and C

Answer

Both semi- and hemi- mean half; hemi- is Greek origin (hemianopia) and semi- is Latin.

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