Med terms
What is the meaning of neuro-
nerve, nervous system
what is the meaning of cele-
swelling, tumor, cavity, hernia
what is the meaning of -otomy
cutting into
what is the meaning of -algia
pain
what is the meaning of hemi-
half
what is the meaning of -al
like, similar, pertaining to
what is the meaning of -ology
study of, science of
what is the meaning of encephalo-
brain
what is the meaning of epi-
upon, over, upper
what is the meaning of -plegia
paralysis
what is the meaning of hypo-
decreased, deficient, low, under, less than normal
what is the meaning of vertebro-
spine, vertebrae
what is the meaning of -itis
inflammation, inflammation of
what is the meaning of -lepsy
seizure, convulsion
what is the meaning of quad-
four
what is the meaning -ologist
person who does/ studies
what is the meaning of cerebro-
brain
what is the meaning of hydro-
water
what is the meaning of para-
near, beside, beyond, abnormal, lower half of the body
what does CVA stand for
cerebral vascular accident
what is the meaning of meningo-
membranes covering the brain and spinal cord
what is the meaning of cranio-
pertaining to the skull
what is the meaning of cephalo-
head, pertaining to the head
what is the meaning of -lysis
destruction, dissolving of
what is name of CNS