Question

multiple choice question
the medical term for inflammation of the eye muscles is _.
ophthalmomyitis
ophthalmomycosis
ophthalmopathy
ophthalmitis

Explanation:

The root "ophthalm -" refers to the eye, "my -" refers to muscle, and "- itis" indicates inflammation. Ophthalmomyitis means inflammation of the eye muscles. Ophthalmomycosis is a fungal eye - infection (mycosis means fungal disease). Ophthalmopathy is a general term for eye diseases. Ophthalmitis is inflammation of the eye in general, not specifically of the muscles.

Answer:

A. ophthalmomyitis