APC - H.E.E.N.T Vocabulary (1)

APC - H.E.E.N.T Vocabulary
Cataracts - ANS-complete or partial opacity of the ocular lens

Conjunctivitis - ANS-Inflammation of the clear mucous membrane of the eye

exophthalmos - ANS-Protrusion of the eyeball as a result of an increase volume of
orbital contents

Glaucoma - ANS-Group of eye disorders involving optic neuropathy and characterized
by changes in the optic disc and loss of visual sensitivity and field

Nystagmus - ANS-Involuntary oscillating eye movements

Otitis Externa - ANS-Inflammation of the skin lining the external auditory canal

Otitis Media - ANS-inflammation of the middle ear

Styes - ANS-Acute pustular infection of an eyelash follicle or sebaceous glands of the
eye

Graves' disease - ANS-Autoimmune disorder in which thyroid-stimulating
immunoglobulin stimulates the thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor to cause
overproduction of thyroid hormones.

Pharyngitis - ANS-Inflammation of the pharynx and surrounding lymphoid tissue; often
caused by viruses and bacteria.

Rhinitis - ANS-Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane.

Rhinorrhea - ANS-Recurrent or chronic watery nasal discharge