Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305634350
Author: Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 10, Problem 1LE

Write the correct answer in the middle column.

Definition Correct Answer Possible Answers
feeling ___________________ psych/o
brain ___________________ encephal/o
bruise ___________________ contus/o
mind ___________________ concuss/o
shaken together ___________________ esthet/o
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Summary Introduction

To determine:

The term that describes “feeling”.

Introduction:

The nervous system is made up of specialized cells called neurons that send electrical signals all over the body. These electrical signals or messages travel between the brain, muscles, skin, organs, and glands. These signals help move the limbs and feel sensations, such as pain. Feeling is also known as nervous sensation.

Answer to Problem 1LE

Correct answer:

feeling: esthet/o

Explanation of Solution

The term esthet/o means feeling. For example, the word anesthesiologist has three word parts: an- means without, esthesi means feeling, and -ologist means specialist. So, an anesthesiologist is a physician who specializes in administering anesthetic agents that block the feeling of pain or other sensations to practice surgical operations. Therefore, the term esthet/o means feeling

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