Medical Terminology Chapter 5 Flashcards
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What does Cephal/o mean?

  • Cerebellum
  • Brain
  • Spinal cord
  • Head (correct)
  • What is the meaning of Cerebell/o?

    Cerebellum

    What does Cerebr/o refer to?

    Brain

    What is the meaning of Encephal/o?

    <p>Brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Gangli/o mean?

    <p>Ganglion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of Gil/o?

    <p>Glue, gluelike</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Lex/o mean?

    <p>Word, phrase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mening/o refer to?

    <p>Meninges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of Meningi/o?

    <p>Meninges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Myel/o mean?

    <p>Spinal cord, bone marrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Narc/o refer to?

    <p>Sleep, stupor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Neur/o mean?

    <p>Nerve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of Phas/o?

    <p>Speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Psych/o mean?

    <p>Mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Radicul/o refer to?

    <p>Nerve root</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Spin/o mean?

    <p>Spine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of Sthen/o?

    <p>Strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Thalam/o refer to?

    <p>Thalamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ton/o mean?

    <p>Tension, tone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ventricul/o mean?

    <p>Ventricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Alzheimer's disease?

    <p>Form of chronic, progressive dementia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?

    <p>Chronic, progressive neuromuscular disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Bell's Palsy?

    <p>Form of facial paralysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Brain abscess?

    <p>Collection of pus within the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Brain tumor refer to?

    <p>Any type of abnormal mass in the cranium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Cerebral concussion?

    <p>Brief loss of consciousness or disorientation after a head injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Cerebral contusion?

    <p>Bruising of the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cerebral palsy (CP) refer to?

    <p>Group of motor impairment syndromes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Huntington's disease?

    <p>Hereditary progressive degenerative nervous disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Meningitis?

    <p>Infection and inflammation of the meninges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Migraine headache refer to?

    <p>Familial disorder marked by severe throbbing headache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Multiple sclerosis (MS)?

    <p>Disease involving progressive myelin degeneration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Neural tube defect?

    <p>Incomplete closure of spinal canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) refer to?

    <p>Damage or death of brain tissue due to interrupted blood supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Delirium?

    <p>Acute reversible state of agitated confusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Dementia?

    <p>Progressive neurological disorder with cognitive decline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Depression?

    <p>Mood disorder marked by loss of interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Encephalitis refer to?

    <p>Inflammation of the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Epidural hematoma?

    <p>Collection of blood between the dura mater and skull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Epilepsy?

    <p>Chronic disorder of the brain marked by recurrent seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)?

    <p>Acute inflammatory disorder causing paralysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Parkinson's disease?

    <p>Progressive degenerative disorder resulting in tremors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Peripheral neuropathy?

    <p>Dysfunction of nerves transmitting information to and from the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Poliomyelitis refer to?

    <p>Inflammation of the spinal cord caused by a virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Reye's syndrome?

    <p>Serious disease associated with aspirin use in children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Sciatica?

    <p>Painful numbness along the sciatic nerve pathway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Shingles refer to?

    <p>Unilateral painful vesicles on the upper body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Spinal cord injury (SCI)?

    <p>Dramatic bruising or tearing of the spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Spinal stenosis mean?

    <p>Narrowing of the spine putting pressure on nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Subdural hematoma?

    <p>Collection of blood between dura and arachnoid layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Tension headache?

    <p>Non-migraine headache with pain felt in the head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Transient global amnesia (TGA)?

    <p>Rare disorder causing sudden temporary loss of memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Transient ischemic attack (TIA) refer to?

    <p>Temporary stroke-like symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

    <p>Injury to the brain from a blow to the head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Trigeminal neuralgia?

    <p>Neurological disorder causing severe facial pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Tetanus refer to?

    <p>Illness marked by severe muscle spasms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ADHD stand for?

    <p>Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ALS stand for?

    <p>Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ANS stand for?

    <p>Autonomic nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CNS stand for?

    <p>Central nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CP stand for?

    <p>Cerebral palsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CSF stand for?

    <p>Cerebral spinal fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CT stand for?

    <p>Computed tomography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CVA stand for?

    <p>Cerebrovascular accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does EEG stand for?

    <p>Electroencephalography</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does EMG stand for?

    <p>Electromyogram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does GBS stand for?

    <p>Guillain-Barré syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ICP stand for?

    <p>Intracranial pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LOC stand for?

    <p>Level of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LP stand for?

    <p>Lumbar puncture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MRI stand for?

    <p>Magnetic resonance imaging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MVA stand for?

    <p>Motor vehicle accident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MS stand for?

    <p>Multiple sclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OCD stand for?

    <p>Obsessive compulsive disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does PNS stand for?

    <p>Peripheral nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SCI stand for?

    <p>Spinal cord injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does TBI stand for?

    <p>Traumatic brain injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does TGA stand for?

    <p>Transient global amnesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does TIA stand for?

    <p>Transient ischemic attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does TN stand for?

    <p>Trigeminal neuralgia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Cerebrospinal fluid analysis?

    <p>Analysis of CSF for blood and abnormalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Computed tomography (CT)?

    <p>Study using radiology for brain and spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Electroencephalography (EEG)?

    <p>Study of electrical activity of the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Electromyogram (EMG)?

    <p>Record of muscle activity from electrical stimulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Lumbar puncture (LP)?

    <p>Puncture to obtain CSF for analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?

    <p>Use of magnets to create visual images</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Myelography?

    <p>Radiography of the spinal cord and nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Terminology Overview

    • Cephal/o: Refers to the head; example: cephalalgia (head pain).
    • Cerebell/o: Relates to the cerebellum; example: cerebellitis (inflammation of the cerebellum).
    • Cerebr/o: Pertains to the brain; example: cerebrovascular (related to brain vessels).
    • Encephal/o: Also denotes the brain; example: encephalocele (hernia of the brain).
    • Gangli/o: Refers to a ganglion; example: ganglioma (tumor of ganglion).
    • Gil/o: Denotes gluelike tissue; example: glioma (gluelike tumor).
    • Lex/o: Refers to words or phrases; example: dyslexia (difficulty with words).
    • Mening/o and Meningi/o: Both relate to the meninges; examples include meningitis (inflammation) and meningioma (tumor).
    • Myel/o: Refers to the spinal cord or bone marrow; example: myelography (recording of the spinal cord).
    • Narc/o: Pertains to sleep; example: narcolepsy (sleep seizures).
    • Neur/o: Involves nerves; example: neurocytoma (nerve cell tumor).
    • Phas/o: Relates to speech; example: aphasia (absence of speech).
    • Psych/o: Pertains to the mind; example: psychiatry (study of the mind).
    • Radicul/o: Refers to nerve roots; example: radiculopathy (nerve root disease).
    • Spin/o: Denotes the spine; example: spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal).
    • Sthen/o: Refers to strength; example: myasthenia (muscle weakness).
    • Thalam/o: Relates to the thalamus; example: thalamotomy (surgical incision of the thalamus).
    • Ton/o: Pertains to tension; example: tonometer (instrument measuring tension).
    • Ventricul/o: Refers to ventricles; example: ventriculoscopy (examination of ventricles).

    Neurological Disorders

    • Alzheimer's disease: Chronic progressive dementia resulting from brain atrophy.
    • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): Progressive degenerative disorder affecting motor neurons; commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
    • Bell's Palsy: Unilateral facial paralysis, typically temporary.
    • Brain Abscess: Collection of pus in the brain.
    • Brain Tumor: Abnormal mass within the cranium.
    • Cerebral Concussion: Temporary loss of consciousness or confusion after head injury.
    • Cerebral Contusion: Bruising of brain tissue.
    • Cerebral Palsy (CP): Motor impairment syndromes from early brain lesions.
    • Huntington's Disease: Hereditary disorder causing involuntary movements and dementia.
    • Meningitis: Infection of the meninges and spinal cord, often caused by an infectious illness; can lead to encephalomeningitis.
    • Migraine Headache: Severe, often unilateral headaches with genetic links.
    • Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Disease with progressive myelin degeneration affecting muscle strength and coordination.
    • Neural Tube Defect: Incomplete closure of the spinal canal leading to paralysis (spina bifida).
    • Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA): Stroke caused by interruption in blood supply to the brain.
    • Dementia: Progressive decline in cognition due to brain damage.
    • Parkinson’s Disease: Degenerative disorder leading to tremors and gait abnormalities.

    Diagnostic Terms and Procedures

    • Tension Headache: Non-migraine headache with diffuse pain.
    • Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA): Temporary stroke-like symptoms due to brief blood supply interruption.
    • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Brain injury from external force.
    • Electroencephalography (EEG): Study of brain's electrical activity.
    • Electromyogram (EMG): Record of muscle activity from electrical stimulation.
    • Lumbar Puncture (LP): Procedure for obtaining CSF for analysis; involves puncturing the subarachnoid layer.
    • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Imaging technique using electromagnetic fields to visualize brain structures.
    • Myelography: Imaging of the spinal cord after contrast injection.

    Abbreviations

    • CNS: Central Nervous System
    • PNS: Peripheral Nervous System
    • CSF: Cerebrospinal Fluid
    • MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
    • CT: Computed Tomography
    • TBI: Traumatic Brain Injury
    • TIA: Transient Ischemic Attack
    • CP: Cerebral Palsy
    • MS: Multiple Sclerosis
    • ALS: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
    • ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

    Important Notes

    • Recognize the implications of neurological terms in relation to symptoms and conditions.
    • Understand the importance of accurate terminology for communication in medical settings.
    • Familiarize with different types of headache and their characteristics for diagnosis.

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