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Unit 2 Discussion
Deciphering the Code
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lumbar | Pertaining to the lower back. |
| Cervicitis | Inflammation of the neck. |
| Osteopathy | Disease of the bone. |
| Craniomalacia | Softening of the skull. |
| Appendicular | Arms and legs. |
| Thoracic | Chest. |
| Epiphyseal Plate (Growth Plate) | Allows the bone to continue to grow lengthwise. Turns to bone at the end of puberty. |
| Phalanges | Hands and fingers. |
| Cerebrum | The largest part of the brain. |
| Cerebellar | Pertaining to the cerebellum. |
| Lobotomy | Incision into a lobe. |
| Ganglion | Pertaining to a nerve bunde. |
| Psychology | Study of the mind. |
| Phas/o | Speech. |
| Esthesi/o | Feeling or sensation. |
| Kinesi/o | Movement. |
| Ton/o | Tone or pressure. |
| Tax/o | Arrangement, order, and/or coordination. |
| -paresis | Partial paralysis. |
| -plegia | Complete paralysis. |
| -opia, -opsia | Vision. |
| Lacrim/o, Dacry/o | Tear. |
| Sclera | White part of the eye. |
| Cornea | Clear surface in the middle of the eye. |
| Phac/o, Phak/o | Lens. |
| Aur/o, Ot/o | Ear. |
| Acous/o, Audi/o | Hearing. |
| Labryinth/o | Maze. |