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BIO 201 Module 6 Nervous System Part II Medical Terminology and Learning Guide
Reading:
• Ch.14-All pages
• Ch. 16 pgs. 625-634
THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST BE COMPLETED IN LEGIBLE HANDWRITING.
Give the meaning of the following roots
Word Meaning Word Meaning
1. nerv/o 2. electr/o
3. gli/o 4. caus/o
5. mening/o 6. corp/o
7. hydr/o 8. myel/o
9. cephal/o 10. crani/o
11. encephal/o 12. cervic/o
13. arach/o 14. ventricul/o
15. aqua/o 16. hypothalam/o
17. Pleg/o 18. ech/o
Give the meaning of the following prefixes
Word Meaning Word Meaning
1. par- 2. presby-
3. semi- 4. eso-
5. neuro- 6. cerebro-
7. sub- 8. intra-
9. sympatho- 10. dura-
Give the meaning of the following suffixes
Word Meaning Word Meaning
1. -algia 2. -malacia
3. -gesic 4. -ptosis
5. -phobia 6. -opia
7. -tropia 8. -metrist
9. -metry 10. -sclerosis
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, Name: Date:
Look-alike and sound-alike words with selection exercise
1. aphasia no speech
2. aphagia no eating
3. aphakia no lens (anatomical structure of the eye)
4. ataxia no coordination
5. attacks to become sick
6. clonus twitching of a muscle
7. conus resembling a cone shape
8. CNS central nervous system
9. C&S culture and sensitivity (a laboratory test)
10. elicit to bring on; to elicit a response
11. illicit illegal
12. gait style of walking or running
13. gate entrance or opening
Read the sentences carefully and circle the word in parentheses that correctly completes the
meaning.
1. Kale was involved in an accident, was admitted to the hospital with loss of blood to the
speech centers in the brain. On physical examination, at the time of admission, there was
noted (aphakia/aphagia/aphasia).
2. During the treatment of (aphagia/aphasia), it is important to provide adequate nutrition
and hydration.
3. Expect (attacks/ataxia) of delirium tremens following alcohol withdrawal. If there is
cerebellar dysfunction, expect (attacks/ataxia).
4. The (clonus/conus) medullaris is the end portion of the spinal cord.
5. Continual (clonus/conus) indicates disruption of nerve impulses to the muscle.
6. To confirm inflammation of the (CNS/C&S), Dr. Lorenco withdrew CSF for (CNS/C&S).
7. To (elicit/illicit) a Babinski reflex on a newborn, stimulate the sole of the foot. The big toe
should fan out.
8. Maria was caught with (elicit/illicit) drugs in the hospital.
9. Abnormal (gate/gait) may be the result of cerebellar damage.
10. A (gait/gate) was required to prevent the Alzheimer patient from wandering.
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BIO 201 Module 6 Nervous System Part II Medical Terminology and Learning Guide
Reading:
• Ch.14-All pages
• Ch. 16 pgs. 625-634
THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST BE COMPLETED IN LEGIBLE HANDWRITING.
Give the meaning of the following roots
Word Meaning Word Meaning
1. nerv/o 2. electr/o
3. gli/o 4. caus/o
5. mening/o 6. corp/o
7. hydr/o 8. myel/o
9. cephal/o 10. crani/o
11. encephal/o 12. cervic/o
13. arach/o 14. ventricul/o
15. aqua/o 16. hypothalam/o
17. Pleg/o 18. ech/o
Give the meaning of the following prefixes
Word Meaning Word Meaning
1. par- 2. presby-
3. semi- 4. eso-
5. neuro- 6. cerebro-
7. sub- 8. intra-
9. sympatho- 10. dura-
Give the meaning of the following suffixes
Word Meaning Word Meaning
1. -algia 2. -malacia
3. -gesic 4. -ptosis
5. -phobia 6. -opia
7. -tropia 8. -metrist
9. -metry 10. -sclerosis
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, Name: Date:
Look-alike and sound-alike words with selection exercise
1. aphasia no speech
2. aphagia no eating
3. aphakia no lens (anatomical structure of the eye)
4. ataxia no coordination
5. attacks to become sick
6. clonus twitching of a muscle
7. conus resembling a cone shape
8. CNS central nervous system
9. C&S culture and sensitivity (a laboratory test)
10. elicit to bring on; to elicit a response
11. illicit illegal
12. gait style of walking or running
13. gate entrance or opening
Read the sentences carefully and circle the word in parentheses that correctly completes the
meaning.
1. Kale was involved in an accident, was admitted to the hospital with loss of blood to the
speech centers in the brain. On physical examination, at the time of admission, there was
noted (aphakia/aphagia/aphasia).
2. During the treatment of (aphagia/aphasia), it is important to provide adequate nutrition
and hydration.
3. Expect (attacks/ataxia) of delirium tremens following alcohol withdrawal. If there is
cerebellar dysfunction, expect (attacks/ataxia).
4. The (clonus/conus) medullaris is the end portion of the spinal cord.
5. Continual (clonus/conus) indicates disruption of nerve impulses to the muscle.
6. To confirm inflammation of the (CNS/C&S), Dr. Lorenco withdrew CSF for (CNS/C&S).
7. To (elicit/illicit) a Babinski reflex on a newborn, stimulate the sole of the foot. The big toe
should fan out.
8. Maria was caught with (elicit/illicit) drugs in the hospital.
9. Abnormal (gate/gait) may be the result of cerebellar damage.
10. A (gait/gate) was required to prevent the Alzheimer patient from wandering.
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