Author Question: Which is the medical word for lateral deviation of the eye? A) astigmatism B) aphakia C) ... (Read 86 times)

Hungry! · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which is the medical word for lateral deviation of the eye?

A) astigmatism
B) aphakia
C) amblyopia
D) exotropia

Question 2

Infestation of the hair and skin with lice is known as impetigo.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

britb2u · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) Astigmatism is an uneven surface on the cornea, not a deviation of the eye.
B) Aphakia is the absence of the lens, not a deviation of the eye.
C) Amblyopia is lazy eye not wall-eye.
D) Correct Ex- means away from; external; outward and one of the meanings of trop/o- is turning.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE
Explanation: Pediculosis is lice constructed from the root pedicul for parasitic louse and the suffix -osis, condition of. Impetigo is an infection presenting as golden crusted vesicles around the lips.