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Nervous System
Ch.15 Key Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -plasty | surgical repair |
| -rrhea | Flow; Discharge |
| -oma | Tumor; Swelling |
| -ectomy | excision; surgical removal |
| -itis | inflammation |
| -scope | instrument used for visual exam |
| -scopy | visual exam |
| -osis | abnormal condition |
| -pathy | disease |
| -graphy | the procedure |
| -graph | the machine used |
| -gram | the report |
| -otomy | cutting into |
| -lysis | loosening, separating, destruction |
| -ictal | seizure; attack |
| mening/o- | meninges; membrane |
| neur/o- | nerve |
| electro/o- | electricity' electrical activity |
| encephal/o- | brain |
| CSF | Cerebrospinal Fluid |
| CVA | Cerebrovascular Accident |
| EEG | Electroencephalogram |
| TIA | Transient Ischemic Attack |
| MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| PTSD | Post Traumatic Stress Disorder |
| -phobia | abnormal fear of; sensitivity |
| -al | pertaining to |
| angi/o- | vessel |
| cerebr/o- | cerebrum; brain |
| -ologist | person who studies; specialist who treats |
| -ptosis | drooping; sagging |
| -metry | measurement |