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Chapter 4 Med Term
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| schizo | split |
| somato | body |
| stereo | three-dimensional or solid |
| taxo | order or coordination |
| thymo | mind |
| meningio | meninges (membrane) |
| narco | stupor or sleep |
| neuro | nerve |
| phoro | carry or bear |
| phreno | mind |
| lexo | word or phrase |
| somno | sleep |
| gnoso | knowing |
| ganglio | ganglion (knot) |
| esthesio | sensation |
| encephalo | entire brain |
| glio | glue |
| topo | place |
| NCV | nerve conduction velocity |
| PET | positron-emission tomography |
| PNS | peripheral nervous system |
| SPECT | single-photon emission computed tomography |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| SAD | seasonal affective disorder |
| PSG | polysomnography |
| GAD | generalized anxiety disorder |
| GCS | Glascow Coma Scale |
| HD | Huntington's disease |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| MRA | magnetic resonance angiography |