Match each term with its definition or description.
-An increase of pressure inside the eyeball
A)Parturition
B)Neonatal period
C)Senescence
D)Osteoarthritis
E)Atherosclerosis
F)Arteriosclerosis
G)Hypertension
H)Presbyopia
I)Cataract
J)Glaucoma

Question

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Glaucoma is a condition that occurs due to an increase in pressure inside the eyeball.

Answer: A
 Parturition is the act of giving birth.

Answer: B
 The neonatal period is the first 28 days of a newborn's life.

Answer: C
 Senescence refers to the gradual deterioration of cellular function, eventually leading to aging.

Answer: D
 Osteoarthritis is a type of joint disease that occurs due to the breakdown of cartilage in the joints.

Answer: E
 Atherosclerosis is a condition that occurs when plaque builds up inside the walls of arteries, causing them to narrow and harden.

Answer: F
 Arteriosclerosis is a general term that refers to the thickening and hardening of the walls of arteries.

Answer: G
 Hypertension refers to abnormally high blood pressure.

Answer: H
 Presbyopia is a gradual loss of the eyes' ability to focus on nearby objects.

Answer: I
 Cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens.

Match Each Term with Its Definition or Description