Term Decoder
The prefix “neur/o” refers to
What is a nerve
A condition involving inflammation of the brain
What is encephalitis
The prefix “hyper-” means
What is above normal / excessive
Match this term to its meaning: "Neuralgia"
What is nerve pain
This abbreviation stands for central nervous system
What is CNS
The suffix “-itis” means
What is inflammation
Disease of the nerves
What is neuropathy
The prefix “hypo-” means this
What is below normal / deficient?
Match this term to its meaning: “Neurology"
What is the study of the nervous system
This stands for peripheral nervous system
What is PNS
The root “encephal/o” refers to this organ.
What is the brain
Inflammation of the meninges
What is meningitis
The suffix “-plegia” means this condition
What is paralysis
Match this term to its meaning: “Encephalopathy”
What is brain disease
This test records brain electrical activity (EEG)
What is electroencephalogram
The suffix “-pathy” means this
What is disease
Pain along a nerve pathway
What is neuralgia
The root “radicul/o” refers to this part of the nervous system
What are nerve roots
Match this term to its meaning: “Radiculitis”
What is inflammation of nerve roots
This imaging technique uses magnetic fields to view the brain (MRI)
What is magnetic resonance imaging
The term “myelitis” refers to inflammation of this structure.
What is the spinal cord
Paralysis affecting one side of the body
What is Hemiplegia
The suffix “-oma” means
What is a tumor
Match this term to its meaning: “Polyneuropathy”
What is disease of many nerves
This stands for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
What is cerebrospinal fluid