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To know more about common medical terms in nervous system

by mohamed said
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an hyper a a Hyperesthesia esthesi esthesi Anesthesia

TA : Abd Allah , let's break down the term . The prefix ( - - ) means without , followed by the root ( - - ) which refers to sensation . Then , there's the suffix ( - ) , a noun - forming ending . Altogether , this term means without ( or loss of ) feeling or sensation .

Abd Allah : So , if someone is given anesthesia , they won't feel anything ?

TA : Exactly , that's right ! Now , let ? s look at . The prefix ( - - ) means excessive , the root ( - - ) refers to sensation , and the suffix ( - ) forms the noun . This term describes excessive sensitivity to stimuli .

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Dysphasia ia a par Paresthesia ia phas Aphasia dys esthesi phas a

TA : Next , we have . The prefix ( - - ) means abnormal , combined with the root ( - - ) for sensation and the suffix ( - ) . The term means abnormal sensation in the extremities , like tingling or numbness .

TA : Now let ? s consider . The prefix ( - - ) means without , combined with the root ( - - ) for speaking , and the suffix ( - ) indicating a condition . This term means a condition of being without speech .

Abd Allah : So , aphasia is when someone can ? t speak ?

TA : Yes , usually due to brain damage . On the other hand , has the prefix ( - - ) , meaning difficult , combined with the root ( - - ) for speaking , and the suffix ( - ) . This term refers to a condition of difficulty speaking .

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Polyneuritis itis cephal Subdural Intracerebral meninges cerebr o al algia intra al Cephalalgia poly dur neur sub

TA : Let ? s look at . The prefix ( - - ) means below , and the root ( - - ) refers to the dura mater , the outer layer of the . With the suffix ( - ) , the term means pertaining to below the dura mater .
Abd Allah : Is that related to brain injuries ?

TA : Yes , like subdural hematomas . Another term is . The prefix ( - - ) means within , combined with the root ( - - ) for cerebrum and the suffix ( - ) . The term means pertaining to within the cerebrum .

Abd Allah : So it describes something happening inside the brain ?

TA : Correct ! Lastly , let ? s consider . The prefix ( - - ) means many , combined with the root ( - - ) for nerves and the suffix ( - ) , meaning inflammation . The term describes inflammation of many nerves .

TA : Here ? s a final example for you , . The root ( - - ) means head , combined with the vowel ( - - ) and the suffix ( - ) for pain . The term Cephalalgia means pain in the head , or simply a headache .