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What does 'cerebr/o' refer to?
What does 'crani/o' refer to?
What does 'encephal/o' refer to?
What does 'kinesi/o' refer to?
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What does 'mening/o, meningi/o' refer to?
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What does 'myel/o' refer to?
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What does 'neur/o' refer to?
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What does 'radicul/o' refer to?
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What does 'thalam/o' refer to?
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What does 'ventricul/o' refer to?
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What does '-algesia' refer to?
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What does '-asthenia' refer to?
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What does '-esthesia' refer to?
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What does '-kinesia' refer to?
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What does '-lepsy' refer to?
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What does '-paresis' refer to?
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What does '-phasia' refer to?
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What does '-plexy' refer to?
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What does '-taxia' refer to?
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Study Notes
Key Medical Terms in Nervous System
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cerebr/o refers to the cerebrum, the largest part of the brain responsible for sensory processing and higher cognitive functions.
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crani/o denotes the cranium, which is the skull protecting the brain.
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encephal/o indicates the brain, the central organ of the nervous system.
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kinesi/o signifies movement, essential for motor functions and physical activity.
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mening/o, meningi/o relate to the meninges, membranes that encase the brain and spinal cord, providing protection.
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myel/o can refer to bone marrow or the spinal cord, involved in producing blood cells and relaying signals, respectively.
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neur/o is the prefix for nerve, the fundamental unit of the nervous system transmitting signals throughout the body.
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radicul/o pertains to the nerve root, the point at which nerves exit the spinal cord.
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thalam/o denotes the thalamus, which acts as the relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.
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ventricul/o refers to a ventricle, which can be a cavity in the heart or brain, crucial for circulating fluid.
Suffixes Related to Nervous System
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-algia suffix indicates pain, often used in various medical conditions related to discomfort.
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-asthenia signifies weakness or debility, relating to reduced muscle strength or function.
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-esthesia denotes feeling, pertaining to sensation and perception in the nervous system.
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-kinesia indicates movement, used in terms related to motion disorders.
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-lepsy refers to seizures, commonly associated with epilepsy and other seizure disorders.
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-paresis implies partial paralysis, indicating a decrease in muscle strength.
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-phasia pertains to speech, often associated with conditions affecting language ability.
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-plexy indicates stroke, related to blood flow issues in the brain leading to neurological impairment.
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-taxia denotes order or coordination, often referring to coordinated movements or stability.
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-trophy signifies development or nourishment, relevant in contexts of growth and physical development.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards focusing on Chapter 14 of Medical Terminology. This chapter covers essential terms related to the nervous system, including anatomical structures and functions. Ideal for students aiming to master medical language.
