Prefixes
The prefix meaning on or over.
What is epi-?
The suffix for speech.
What is -aphasia?
The root word meaning nervous system or nerve.
What is neur/o?
Inflammation of the meninges.
What is Meningitis?
CNS is the abbreviation for this part of the nervous system.
What is the Central Nervous System?
The prefix in hemiplegic means paralysis of...
What is one side or half?
-paresis.
What is the suffix for partial paralysis?
Ganglioma, a tumor of the ganglion contains this root word.
What is gangli/o?
A state of reduced comprehension, coherence and reasoning ability that may result in inappropriate responses to external stimuli.
What is confusion?
The Autonomic Nervous System, ANS, controls smooth muscle, glands and aids in maintaining homeostasis. It is also known by this term.
What is the Visceral Nervous System?
The prefix meaning four.
What is tetra-?
The suffix -lepsy has this meaning.
What is seizure?
The root word for spinal cord.
What is myel/o?
A prime characteristic of this disease is recurrent seizures brought on by abnormal electrical activity of the brain.
What is epilepsy?
This abbreviation stands for the watery fluid that circulates in and around the brain and spinal cord for protection.
What is CSF? (Cerebrospinal Fluid)
The prefix in the condition subdural hematoma.
What is sub-?
The suffix for persistent, irrational fear.
What is -phobia?
The root word for mind.
What is psych/o?
Schizophrenia is a form of chronic _____, that may include behaviors such as paranoia, anxiety, delusions, perseveration, withdrawal and suicidal ideation.
What is psychosis?
This division of the nervous system controls skeletal muscles.
What is the SNS or Somatic Nervous System?
This prefix means not, without or lack.
What is a-?
The suffix -mania, in the term megalomania, means to have an exaggerated this.
What is self-importance?
This root word means stupor or unconsciousness.
What is narc/o?
Levodopa is a commonly prescribed medication used for treatment of this disease.
What is Parkinson’s Disease?
The part of the nervous system consisting of all of the nervous tissue located outside of the brain and spinal cord.
What is the Peripheral Nervous System or PNS?