Eye, ear, and sensory organ terminology including conditions and procedures.
| Term | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ophthalm(o) | root | eye-related root |
| ot(o) | root | ear-related root |
| retin(o) | root | retina-related root |
| myopia | condition | nearsightedness term |
| presbycusis | condition | age-related hearing loss term |
Sensory Systems terminology is built from medical prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Mastering these building blocks lets you decode any term in this system and across all body systems.