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Chapter 4 Med Term
Term | Definition |
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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 |