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Pain
Example: Neuralgia – nerve pain. |
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Hernia, swelling
Example: Meningocele – hernial protrusion of the meninges. |
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Cell
Example: Gliocyte – a glial cell. |
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Surgical removal
Example: Ganglionectomy – surgical removal of a ganglion. |
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Producing, originating, or causing
Example: Myogenic – originating in muscle tissue but affecting the nervous system. |
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Record or image
Example: Myelogram – an imaging record of the spinal cord. |
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Instrument used to record
Example: Electroencephalograph – an instrument for recording brain activity. |
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Process of recording
Example: Myelography – imaging of the spinal cord. |
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Specialist in treatment
Example: Psychiatrist – a specialist in treating mental disorders. |
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Field of medicine, treatment
Example: Psychiatry – the medical field focusing on mental health. |
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Inflammation
Example: Encephalitis – inflammation of the brain. |
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Seizure
Example: Epilepsy – a condition characterized by recurrent seizures. |
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Specialist in a field of study
Example: Psychologist – a specialist in the study of the mind and behavior. |
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Abnormal softening
Example: Encephalomalacia – softening of the brain tissue. |
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Madness or excessive preoccupation
Example: Pyromania – excessive preoccupation with fire (can involve neurological or psychiatric evaluation). |
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Resembling or like
Example: Myeloid – resembling or related to the spinal cord or bone marrow. |
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Tumor, swelling
Example: Glioma – a tumor of glial cells. |
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Disease
Example: Radiculopathy – a disease or disorder affecting a nerve root. |
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Fear
Example: Agoraphobia – fear of open or public spaces, related to mental health. |
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Suturing or stitching
Example: Myelorraphy – suturing of the spinal cord. |
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Cutting or surgical incision
Example: Neurotomy – surgical incision into a nerve. |
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Having an affinity for, influencing
Example: Psychotropic – substances that affect mental activity, behavior, or perception. |
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