Which term is built from word parts meaning 'inflammation of the brain'?
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Medical Terminology · Core Topics
Neurologic and Musculoskeletal Terminology
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The suffix '-plegia' most directly refers to which condition?
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Which term names the body system made up of bones, muscles, joints, and connective tissues?
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Why does the term 'quadriplegia' describe paralysis of all four limbs while 'paraplegia' describes paralysis of the lower body?
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How do the suffixes '-paresis' and '-plegia' differ when describing movement problems?
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