The combining form neur/o means which of the following?
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Nervous and Endocrine Terminology
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A patient's chart notes a diagnosis of encephalitis. The suffix -itis means inflammation, so this term refers to inflammation of which structure?
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The combining form cerebr/o refers specifically to which part of the nervous system?
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In the term myelogram, the combining form myel/o refers to the spinal cord. What is a myelogram?
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The combining form mening/o refers to which structures?
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- Define common nervous and endocrine word parts, including roots for the brain, nerves, spinal cord, and endocrine glands and hormones.
- Build and decode medical terms for the nervous and endocrine systems using prefixes, combining forms, and suffixes.
- Recognize common neurological and endocrine conditions and procedures by their terminology.
- Apply correct terminology when documenting and communicating in the medical office, and escalate concerning symptoms to licensed staff.
Sources & references
- OpenStax — Anatomy and Physiology 2e
- U.S. National Library of Medicine — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
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