Word Parts 1
Meaning "before"
What is PRE-?
Meaning "many"
What is poly-
Break down the word parts and deduce the meaning: Neurology
What is NEURO - nerve; OLOGY - study of? Study of the nerves.
This mental health condition is characterized by excessive worry and anxiety, which can be managed through therapy and medication.
What is generalized anxiety disorder?
This imaging technique uses magnetic fields to create detailed images of the brain and spinal cord.
What is an MRI (magnetic resonance image)
-esthesia
What is sensation or feeling?
What is myel/o?
Break down the word parts and deduce the meaning: Encephalitis.
What is ENCEPHALO - brain; ITIS - inflammation? Inflammation of the brain.
This mood disorder involves periods of extreme happiness followed by deep sadness and affects neurotransmitters in the brain.
What is bipolar disorder?
The "CNS" stands for this part of the nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord.
Shaken together or violently agitated
What is concuss/o?
Feeling, nervous sensation, or sense of perception
What is esthet/o?
Break down the word parts and deduce the meaning: Myelitis
What is MYELO - spinal cord; ITIS - inflammation? Inflammation of the spinal cord.
"PTSD" stands for this syndrome that can develop after a traumatic event and affects the nervous system.
What is post traumatic stress disorder?
This neurotransmitter is responsible for mood regulation and is targeted by antidepressant medications.
What is serotonin?
What is contus/o?
Mening/o
What are meninges or membranes?
Inflammation of the meninges
What is meningitis?
This neurodevelopmental disorder is characterized by difficulty with attention, impulse control, and executive function.
What is ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)?
This part of the brain controls balance, coordination, and movement.
What is the cerebellum?
Burning or burn
What is caus/o?
Word part meaning "mind"
What is psych/o?
Break down and define Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
This neurodevelopmental disorder affects social communication and behavior patterns and is on the autism spectrum.
What is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
This procedure involves inserting a needle into the spinal canal to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic testing.
What is lumbar puncture or spinal tap?