Prefixes:
What does the prefix "neuro-" refer to in the nervous system?
Nerve
Define this medical term "Neuropathy"
damage or dysfunction of the nerves
Define this word root used mostly in medical terms in the nervous system "Encephalo-"
Brain
What is common neurodegenerative disease associate with memory loss?
Alzheimer's
Define what abbreviation "CNS" stands for in the nervous system.
Central Nervous System.
Give an example of the prefix "Cerebro-" in medical term
Cerebrovascular
Define this medical term "Encephalitis"
inflammation of the brain tissue, usually caused by a viral infection or an immune system malfunction
Explain what this medical term used for "Myelo-"in the nervous system.
It is related to the spinal cord.
Explain the condition that is charactered by recurrent seizures.
Epilepsy
What is the abbreviation for "PNS" stands for?
Peripheral Nervous System.
Give an example of the prefix "Encephalo-" in medical term
Encephalopathy
Define this medical term "Neuralgia"
sharp, shocking, or burning pain that follows the path of a damaged or irritated nerve
How is the nervous system related to this word root "Esthesi/o.
Feeling, nervous, and sensation.
It's an autoimmune disorder that affects the protective covering of nerve fibers.
What does the term "ALS" refer to in the field of neurology?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
What does this prefix "Glio-" refers to in the nervous system?
Glioma refers to the glial cells, which are supportive cells in the nervous system.
Define this medical term "Paraplegia"
paralysis that affects the lower half of the body, including both legs and sometimes parts of the lower
Define this medical term "Cephal/o" used in the nervous system.
Head
What is the term for a sudden disruption in blood supply to the brain?
Stroke
Give an example of what this term "ANS" could stand for.
Autonomic Nervous System
How is the prefix "Dendro-" described in the extensions of neurons in the nervous system?
Dendrogram is used to describe structures related to dendrites.
Define this medical term "Lobectomy"
surgery to remove one of the lobes (sections) of an organ
What does this term "Medul/o" refer to in the nervous system?
Medulla oblongata
Describe the progressive degeneration of motor neurons.
What does the abbreviation "MS" stand for in the context of nervous system disorders?
Multiple Sclerosis.