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Nervous system
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aphasia | Impairment of speech |
| Ataxia | Impairment of coordination |
| Dystonia | Impairment of muscle tone |
| Dyskinesia | Impairment of movement |
| Myoclonus | Impairment of twitching |
| Neurasthenia | Impairment of muscle weakness |
| Myelomalacia | Condition associated with the spinal cord |
| CVA | Cerebrovascular Accident |
| TIA | Transient Ischemic attack |
| Cerebr/o | Brain |
| Cephal/o | Head |
| Mening/o | Meninges (layers of membrane) |
| Complaint of central nervous system | Fainting Speaking Reading |
| Phren/o | Phrenetic |
| Phas/o | Aphasia |