Neur Root Words Flashcards

Neuron and Nervous System Vocabulary

• Neuron: Specializes in conducting nerve impulses, crucial for communication within the nervous system.

• Neural: Pertains to aspects of the nervous system, encompassing its structure and functions.

• Neuralgia: Characterized by acute, sharp, and spasmodic pain, often indicative of nerve-related issues.

• Neuritis: Involves inflammation of a nerve, causing pain and potential loss of function.

• Neurosis: Refers to mental illnesses that result in unusual behaviors, not classified as severe disorders.

• Neurotic: Describes individuals affected by emotional disorders, often marked by anxiety and irrational thinking.

• Neurasthenia: A condition featuring nervous breakdown or exhaustion, with symptoms like fatigue, memory loss, and general discomfort.

• Neurology: Medical specialty focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of nervous system diseases and disorders.

• Neurobiology: Scientific field studying the biological aspects and functions of the nervous system.

• Neuroanatomy: Examines the structural organization and physical components of the nervous system.

• Neurotransmitter: Chemical messengers that transmit nerve impulses across synapses, essential for communication between neurons.

• Neurotoxin: A type of poison specifically targeting and disrupting the function of the nervous system.

• Neurotrophic: Refers to viruses or factors that primarily affect the functioning and health of the nervous system.