Asked by Robin Wescott on Jun 19, 2024
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The root in the term blepharoptosis means:
A) iris.
B) eye.
C) eyelid.
D) tear duct.
Blepharoptosis
A condition where there is drooping or falling of the upper eyelid.
Eyelid
A fold of skin that covers and protects the eye.
- Acquire knowledge of the terms and measurement standards in ophthalmology.
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Nicky LonswayJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The term "blepharoptosis" refers to drooping or sagging of the eyelid. "Blepharo-" is a prefix meaning "eyelid" and "-ptosis" is a suffix meaning "drooping" or "sagging." Therefore, the root in the term "blepharoptosis" is "ptosis," but it is not given as a choice. The closest choice is C, which represents "eyelid."
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the terms and measurement standards in ophthalmology.