Medical Terminology: Nervous System Flashcards

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What does the term 'dendr/o' refer to?

Movement

Nerve

Brain

Tree branches (correct)

What does 'gli/o' mean?

Strength

Visual condition

Gluey (correct)

Speech

What is the meaning of 'narc/o'?

sleep

What does 'mening/o' refer to?

meninges Signup and view all the answers

What does '-sthenia' mean?

strength Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of '-praxia'?

perform Signup and view all the answers

What does '-phasia' refer to?

speech Signup and view all the answers

What does '-opia' mean?

visual condition Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dur/o' refer to?

the outermost of the three membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'rhiz/o'?

root Signup and view all the answers

What does 'phag/o' mean?

to eat Signup and view all the answers

What does 'radicul/o' refer to?

root Signup and view all the answers

What does 'plegia' mean?

paralysis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'thromb/o' refer to?

clot Signup and view all the answers

What does 'caus/o' mean?

burn Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'kinesi/o'?

movement Signup and view all the answers

What does 'paresis' mean?

partial paralysis Signup and view all the answers

What does '-drome' refer to?

that which runs together Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'blast/o'?

stage of development Signup and view all the answers

What does 'esthesi/o' mean?

sensation or feeling Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cerebr/o' refer to?

brain Signup and view all the answers

What does 'encephal/o' mean?

brain Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'thec/o'?

sheath Signup and view all the answers

What does 'poli/o' refer to?

gray matter Signup and view all the answers

What does 'myel/o' mean?

spinal cord or bone marrow Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'neur/o'?

nerve Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ventricul/o' mean?

small hollow cavity in the brain filled with cerebral spinal fluid Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nervous System Medical Terminology

dendr/o: Refers to tree-like branches, often related to the structure of neurons.
gli/o: Denotes neuroglia or supportive tissue in the nervous system; often described as gluey.
narc/o: Indicates a state of sleep or stupor, commonly associated with narcotics.
mening/o: Pertains to the meninges, the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.
-sthenia: A suffix meaning strength, often used in conditions assessing muscular strength.
-praxia: A suffix indicating the ability to perform certain movements or tasks.
-phasia: Relates to speech and language functions; often appears in terms addressing communication disorders.
-opia: A suffix for visual conditions, referring to deviations or abnormalities in vision.
dur/o: Refers to the dura mater, the outermost membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
rhiz/o: Represents the root of a nerve, often used in discussions of nerve function or damage.
phag/o: A term meaning to eat or ingest, often used in medical contexts involving cells that consume or destroy.
radicul/o: Also refers to the root of a nerve; commonly used in terms related to nerve root compression or injury.
plegia: Indicates paralysis, a loss of movement in a part of the body due to nerve damage.
thromb/o: Signifies clot, particularly in reference to blood clots within the vascular system.
caus/o: Means burn, usually in reference to types of pain or injury.
kinesi/o: Pertains to movement, often used in terms concerning body movement and mechanics.
paresis: Refers to partial paralysis, indicating some preserved movement in contrast to complete paralysis.
-drome: A suffix meaning that which runs together, often used in syndromic language.
blast/o: Indicates a stage of development, commonly used in embryology or cellular development contexts.
esthesi/o: Refers to sensation or feeling, especially in relation to nerve function and sensory perception.
cerebr/o: Denotes the brain; used in terms related to cerebral functions and diseases.
encephal/o: Another term for the brain, often employed in discussions of neurological conditions.
thec/o: Refers to a sheath, often pertaining to protective layers around nerves or the spinal cord.
poli/o: Signifies gray matter, an important part of the central nervous system involved in processing information.
myel/o: Relates to the spinal cord or bone marrow, crucial for understanding central nervous system functions.
neur/o: Indicates nerves; foundational for discussing peripheral and central nervous system activities.
ventricul/o: Refers to small hollow cavities in the brain that are filled with cerebrospinal fluid, important for cushioning and protecting the brain.

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Test your knowledge of medical terminology related to the nervous system with these flashcards. Each card presents a word with its definition, helping you to learn important terms. Perfect for medical students and professionals looking to refresh their vocabulary.