Medical Terminology of the Ear, Nose, and Throat: Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology

Ophthalmology is the branch of internal medicine involved in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the eye. An ophthalmologist diagnoses and treats conditions of the eye and helps correct vision. Note that an optometrist specializes in assessing vision and treating minor eye diseases. Only an ophthalmologist is qualified to conduct eye surgery. An otorhinolaryngologist is also known as an ENT and diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the ear, nose, and throat such as pertussis, vertigo, and diphtheria.

This resource covers the terms and combinations used in the specialties of ophthalmology and otorhinolaryngology, which address the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the eyes as well as the upper respiratory system - the ears, nose and throat. Students will review the anatomy of the eye, ear, nose and throat, practice building medical terms related to these specialties and review common pathologies that affect them.

After completing this resource, learners will be able to:

• Define the medical specialties of ophthalmology and otorhinolaryngology
• Review basic anatomy of the eye, ear, nose, and throat
• Identify common roots, combining forms, suffixes, and abbreviations related to the eye, ear, nose, and throat
• Build medical terms related to the eye, ear, nose, and throat