OTA 1001, Chapter 14, B. Combining
Forms and Abbreviations Practice
Exercises with Complete Solutions
(F/T) The abbreviation MD stands for macular detachment. - ANSWER-False
(F/T) The abbreviation RK stands for retinal keratotomy. - ANSWER-False
(F/T) The TM is found in the eye. - ANSWER-False
Acoustic - ANSWER-pertaining to hearing
Audiometry - ANSWER-measurement of hearing
Blepharoptosis - ANSWER-drooping or prolapse of the eyelid
Conjunctivitis - ANSWER-inflammation of the conjunctiva
Corneous - ANSWER-pertaining to the cornea
Dacryopyorrhea - ANSWER-flow or discharge of pus in the tears
Diploid - ANSWER-resembling double
Dr. Strouse specializes in treating EENT disorders. Therefore, she treats disorders of
the __________________, __________________, __________________, and
__________________. - ANSWER-eyes, ears, nose, throat
Glaucoma is abbreviated __________________ or __________________. - ANSWER-
G, glc
Iridectome - ANSWER-cutting instrument for the iris
Irotomy - ANSWER-cutting into or incision of the iris
Joann is taking a test to measure her visual acuity. This type of test is abbreviated
__________________ or __________________. - ANSWER-V, VA
Keratocele - ANSWER-hernia of the cornea
Lacrimal - ANSWER-pertaining to the lacrimal glands
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