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Tonometer
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Tonometer An instrument used to measure the pressure within the eye. This is one of several factors used in diagnosis of glaucoma. The results may also be used to follow the response of treatment to this disease.
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Eye
The organ of sight. The eye has a number of components. These components include but are not limited to the cornea, iris, pupil, lens, retina, macula, optic nerve, choroid and vitreous.
Diagnosis
The determination of the presence of a specific disease or infection, usually accomplished by evaluating clinical symptoms and laboratory tests.
Glaucoma
A disease of the eye marked by increased pressure within the eyeball. If left untreated, glaucoma can damage the optic nerve and cause loss of vision
Disease
Illness or sickness often characterized by typical patient problems (symptoms) and physical findings (signs). Disruption sequence: The events that occur when a fetus that is developing normally is subjected to a destructive agent such as the rubella (German measles) virus.
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Tonocard
Tonocard is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): tocainide hydrochloride.
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Trihexyphenidyl
An antiparkinsonian drug.
Triazolam
A hypnotic substance.
Timiperone
An antipsychotic medication.
Tetanus
An acute, life-threatening illness caused by a toxin (tetanospasmin) produced in infected wounds by the bacillus Clostridium tetani. The disease is marked by extreme muscular rigidity, violent muscle spasms, and often, respiratory and autonomic failure.
Tear duct
Part of the drainage system for the tears. The dilated part of the tear duct is called the lacrimal sac. An obstruction along the tear duct in infancy will cause a watery or draining eye. A warm compress is sometimes used to open a blocked tear duct. A tear duct probing surgery may be necessary to relieve the blockage.
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Trichiasis
The inward turning of an eyelash. If it scratches the cornea, there is discomfort similar to a foreign body sensation.
Trachoma
A viral infection of the cornea and conjunctiva which may produce scarring and impaired vision.
Testicular cancer
Tumors or cancer of the testis. Germ cell tumors (germinoma) of the testis constitute 95% of all testicular neoplasms.
Thrush
Infection of the mucous membranes of the mouth by a fungus of the genus candida.
Tinnitus
Sounds that are perceived in the absence of any external noise source which may take the form of buzzing, ringing, clicking, pulsations, and other noises. Objective tinnitus refers to noises generated from within the ear or adjacent structures that can be heard by other individuals. The term subjective tinnitus is used when the sound is audible only to the affected individual. Tinnitus may occur as a manifestation of cochlear diseases; vestibulocochlear nerve diseases; intracranial hypertension; craniocerebral trauma; and other conditions.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Eye
The organ of sight. The eye has a number of components. These components include but are not limited to the cornea, iris, pupil, lens, retina, macula, optic nerve, choroid and vitreous.
Diagnosis
The determination of the presence of a specific disease or infection, usually accomplished by evaluating clinical symptoms and laboratory tests.
Glaucoma
A disease of the eye marked by increased pressure within the eyeball. If left untreated, glaucoma can damage the optic nerve and cause loss of vision
Disease
Illness or sickness often characterized by typical patient problems (symptoms) and physical findings (signs). Disruption sequence: The events that occur when a fetus that is developing normally is subjected to a destructive agent such as the rubella (German measles) virus.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Tonocard
Tonocard is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): tocainide hydrochloride.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Trihexyphenidyl
An antiparkinsonian drug.
Triazolam
A hypnotic substance.
Timiperone
An antipsychotic medication.
Tetanus
An acute, life-threatening illness caused by a toxin (tetanospasmin) produced in infected wounds by the bacillus Clostridium tetani. The disease is marked by extreme muscular rigidity, violent muscle spasms, and often, respiratory and autonomic failure.
Tear duct
Part of the drainage system for the tears. The dilated part of the tear duct is called the lacrimal sac. An obstruction along the tear duct in infancy will cause a watery or draining eye. A warm compress is sometimes used to open a blocked tear duct. A tear duct probing surgery may be necessary to relieve the blockage.
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Trichiasis
The inward turning of an eyelash. If it scratches the cornea, there is discomfort similar to a foreign body sensation.
Trachoma
A viral infection of the cornea and conjunctiva which may produce scarring and impaired vision.
Testicular cancer
Tumors or cancer of the testis. Germ cell tumors (germinoma) of the testis constitute 95% of all testicular neoplasms.
Thrush
Infection of the mucous membranes of the mouth by a fungus of the genus candida.
Tinnitus
Sounds that are perceived in the absence of any external noise source which may take the form of buzzing, ringing, clicking, pulsations, and other noises. Objective tinnitus refers to noises generated from within the ear or adjacent structures that can be heard by other individuals. The term subjective tinnitus is used when the sound is audible only to the affected individual. Tinnitus may occur as a manifestation of cochlear diseases; vestibulocochlear nerve diseases; intracranial hypertension; craniocerebral trauma; and other conditions.
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