(Optional) Assemble word elements to form medical terms related to the nervous system.

Assembling word elements should include

  • defining combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes used to describe the system
  • pronouncing terms
  • spelling terms
  • defining terms
  • relating terms to the pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological diseases and conditions.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • Why is correct spelling and pronunciation of medical terms important?
  • Why is it essential to define medical terms according to dictionary standards?
  • How might you use medical terms relating to the nervous system in professional or lay communication?