MT CH7 Suffixes For The Nervous System

Question 1

What does the suffix -phasia mean?

Answer 1

speech

Refers to the ability to express or understand speech.

Question 2

What does the suffix -lalia mean?

Answer 2

speech, babble

Indicates a condition relating to speech or babbling.

Question 3

What does the suffix -lexia refer to?

Answer 3

reading

Pertains to reading abilities or disorders.

Question 4

What is the meaning of the suffix -plegia?

Answer 4

paralysis

Refers to the loss of ability to move a part of the body.

Question 5

What does the suffix -paresis describe?

Answer 5

partial paralysis, weakness

Indicates a condition of weakened movement.

Question 6

What does the suffix -lepsy signify?

Answer 6

seizure

Refers to a condition characterized by seizures.

Question 7

What does the suffix -phobia mean?

Answer 7

persistent, irrational fear

Denotes an extreme or irrational fear of something.

Question 8

What does the suffix -mania indicate?

Answer 8

excited state, obsession

Refers to an excessive enthusiasm or obsession.