Word Parts
Anatomy
Pathology
Procedures
Hodge Podge
100
Combining form that means nerve
What is neur/o
100
The second largest part of the brain
What is cerebellum
100
term meaning inflammation of affecting many nerves
What is polyneuritis
100
The procedure to surgically repair a nerve
What is neuroplasty
100
Term that means inflammation of the spinal cord
What is myelitis
200
Combining form meaning spinal cord
What is myel/o
200
This type of neuron carries information and messages towards the central nervous system and brain
What is an Afferent neuron
200
Term meaning inflammation of the brain
What is encephalitis
200
Procedure to surgically remove a nerve
What is Neurectomy
200
Term for violent shaking of the brain
What is concussion
300
Combining form meaning brain
What is encephal/o
300
The connective tissue that covers the brain and spinal cord
What is meninges
300
Term meaning inflammation of the meninges
What is meningitis
300
Procedure to make a surgical incision into a nerve
What is neurotomy
300
term meaning inflammation of the sciatic nerve
What is sciatica
400
Combining form meaning gray matter of nerves
What is poli/o
400
The protective covering over some nerves
What is the myelin sheath
400
Term that means the brief loss of consciousness sometimes known as fainting
What is syncope
400
Procedure to suture the ends of a severed nerve
What is neurorrhaphy
400
Term that means abnormally increased amount of spinal fluid in the brain
What is hydrocephalus
500
Suffix meaning sensation or feeling
What is -esthesia
500
The space between two neurons
What is synapse
500
Term for paralysis of the facial nerve
What is Bell's Palsy
500
An x-ray study of the brain
What is encephalography
500
Term that means inflammation of the root of a spinal nerve
What is radiculitis
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