C.W.B. 10

Neuroma

A benign neoplasm made up of nerve tissue is a/an ________.

Neuromalacia

Abnormal softening of nerve tissue is known as _______.

Encephalomalacia

Abnormal softening of the brain is known as _______.

Meningomalacia

Abnormal softening of the meninges is known as _______.

Encephalopathy

Based on word parts, the term meaning any degenerative disease of the brain is ______.

Myelopathy

Based on word parts, the term meaning any pathological condition of the spinal cord is _______.

Neuromyelitis

Based on word parts, the term meaning inflammation of the nerves and spinal cord is ______.

Meningoencephalitis

Inflammation of the meninges and the brain is known as ________.

Meningoencephalomyelitis

Inflammation of the meninges, brain, and spinal cord is known as ________.

Polyneuralgia

Pain affecting many nerves is known as _______.