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Biology 120 Knowledge Assignment 12 H Jon Harkleroad Truman College Suffixes Associated with the Nervous System
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Biology 120Knowledge Assignment
12 H
Jon HarkleroadTruman College
Suffixes Associated with the Nervous System
1. -plegia
This suffix refers to paralysis.An example of it’s use is the word
‘paraplegia’ or ‘paraplegic’ referring to theparalysis of two things, such as limbs.
5. -phasia
This suffix refers to speech.
Some examples of it’s use are:“aphasic” meaning without speech, or unable to
speak, and“dysphasia” meaning difficult speech.