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What is the definition of cerebr/o?
Define crani/o.
Cranium (skull)
What does encephal/o refer to?
Brain
What is the meaning of gangli/o?
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What does gli/o mean?
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What is the definition of kinesi/o?
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Define lept/o.
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What does lex/o mean?
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What are mening/o and meningi/o referring to?
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What does myel/o refer to?
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What does poli/o mean?
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Define narc/o.
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What is the meaning of neur/o?
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What does -lysis mean?
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Define radicul/o.
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What does sthen/o refer to?
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What is hypersthenia?
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What does thalam/o mean?
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What does thec/o refer to?
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What is the meaning of ton/o?
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Define ventricul/o.
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What do -algesia and -algia represent?
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What does synalgia mean?
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What does -asthenia signify?
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Define -esthesia.
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What does -kinesia refer to?
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What does -lepsy mean?
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What does -paresis refer to?
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What does -phasia mean?
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Define -plegia.
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What does -taxia mean?
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What is ataxia?
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What does pachy- refer to?
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What does para- mean?
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What does syn- imply?
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Define neuralgia.
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What is dyskinesia?
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Define dysphasia.
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Related to the Brain and Nervous System
- cerebr/o: Refers to the cerebrum, the largest and uppermost portion of the brain.
- crani/o: Denotes the cranium, commonly known as the skull.
- encephal/o: Represents the brain, the central organ of the nervous system.
- gangli/o: Indicates a ganglion, which is a knotlike mass of nerve cells located in the peripheral nervous system.
- gli/o: Signifies neuroglial tissue, often referred to as "glue" in the nervous system.
Movement and Function Terms
- kinesi/o: Relates to movement, essential for physical activity and function.
- sthen/o: Refers to strength, significant in muscle function.
Additional Anatomical Terms
- mening/o, meningi/o: Refers to the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord (two spellings).
- myel/o: Denotes both bone marrow and spinal cord, crucial for hematopoiesis and nerve signal transmission.
- poli/o: Indicates gray matter, which is made up of neuronal cell bodies in the brain and spinal cord.
- thalam/o: Refers to the thalamus, an important part of the diencephalon that processes sensory information.
Suffixes Indicating Conditions and Symptoms
- -lysis: Indicates separation, destruction, or loosening in medical terminology.
- -algia, -algesia: Both denote pain, used in various medical conditions.
- -asthenia: Refers to weakness or debility, indicating reduced strength or energy.
- -esthesia: Signifies feeling or sensation.
- -kinesia: Relates to movement, often used in combination with other terms to describe movement disorders.
- -lepsy: Indicates seizure activity, often seen in neurological terms.
- -paresis: Signifies partial paralysis, a condition impacting voluntary movement.
- -phasia: Refers to speech, with variations indicating different speech difficulties.
- -plegia: Denotes paralysis, a complete loss of movement in affected areas.
- -taxia: Indicates order or coordination, important in understanding neurological function.
Disorders and Conditions
- synalgia: Describes referred pain, where discomfort is felt in a location different from the source.
- neuralgia: Identifies pain in a nerve, often debilitating and challenging to manage.
- dyskinesia: Refers to painful or difficult movements, often associated with neurological disorders.
- dysphasia: Indicates difficulty in speech, which may arise from brain injury or stroke.
- aphasia: Represents a total lack or loss of ability to speak, typically resulting from brain damage.
- radiculopathy: Identifies inflammation of the nerve root, also known as radiculitis, impacting nerve function.
Prefixes Indicating Relative Position or Condition
- pachy-: Indicates thickness, often used in relation to tissues.
- para-: Means near, beside, or beyond, often used in medical context to describe adjacent structures.
- syn-: Signifies union or being joined together, important in describing joint actions or associations.
Stroke Types
- ischemic: Refers to a type of stroke caused by narrowing of carotid arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the brain.
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Test your knowledge of essential medical terminology related to the nervous system with this quiz. Each question covers important roots and definitions, including terms like cerebrum, cranium, and more. Perfect for students studying healthcare or neurology.