Word Parts
This combining form means "yellow"
What is cirrh/o
This structure is the second largest part of the brain
What is cerebellum
This term means a form of chronic, progressive dementia caused by atrophy of brain
What is Alzheimer's disease
The study of the brain and spinal cord using radiology and computer analysis
What is computed tomography (CT)
What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
This combining form means "hair"
What is pilo/o
What type of neuron carries messages to the brain
What is afferent (sensory) neuron
This term means gluelike tumor
What is glioma
The analysis of CSF for blood, bacteria, and other abnormalities
What is cerebrospinal fluid analysis
What is lumbar puncture
This combining form means "cell"
What is cyt/o
This connective tissue encloses the brain
What is meninges
This term means white blood cells
What is leukocyte
The puncture of subarachnoid layer at the fourth intervertebral space to obtain CSF for analysis
What is Lumbar puncture
What is multiple sclerosis
This combining form means "cause"
What is eti/o
This protective coating covers some nerves
What is myelin sheath
This term means collection of blood between the dura and the arachnoid layer
What is subdural hematoma
The record of muscle activity from electrical stimulation
What is (EMG) electromyogram
Abbreviation OCD
What is obsessive compulsive disorder
This combining form means "water"
What is hydr/o
This term refers to the space between two neurons
What is synapse
This condition is the result of paralysis of the facial nerve
What is Bell's Palsy
The use of an electromagnetic field and radio waves to create visual images on a computer screen
What is a MRI
Abbreviation SCI
What is spinal cord injury