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Unit 2 Discussion
Deciphering the Code
Term | Definition |
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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. |