Module 5 - The Nervous System

arachnoid mater; arachnoid; interior layer of the meninges

cerebellum; posterior part of the brain

cerebrum; largest part of the brain

cortex [pl. cortices]; the outer layer (of an organ or biological structure)

dendrite; threadlike extension of a neuron

dura mater; outermost layer of the meninges

encephalon; the brain

ganglion [pl. ganglia]; collection of nervous tissue

glia; supporting tissue of the brain and spinal cord

hypothalamus

marrow; medulla; inner portion (of an organ or structure) [pl. medullae]

meninges; membranes coverign the spinal cord and brain

bone marrow; spinal cord

nerve; nervous system; nervous tissue

pia mater; innermost layer of the meninges

plexus; collection of nervous tissue; a collection of blood or lymph cells

grey matter [of the nervous system]

the pons Varolii [a bridge of tissue which connects portions of the nervous system within the brain]; pons; a bridge of tissue (within a structure)

root; nerve root

thalamus

ventricle; a small cavity

dream; dreaming

a name; a word

speech

love; strong preference/affinity (for something/someone)

persistent and irrational fear (of something/someone)

mind; mental activity

malignant tumour

sensation; sensitivity

pertaining to sensitivity

movement

pertaining to movement

a softening (of an organ or structure)

excessive preoccupation (with something)

one who has an excessive preoccupation (with something)

love (for something/someone); a liking or preference (for something/someone); an affinity (for something)

one who has a love/liking/preference/affinity (for something/someone)

loving/liking/preferring/having an affinity (for something/someone)

one who has a persistent and irrational fear (of something/someone)

persistent and irrational fear (of something/someone)

persistently and irrationally fearing (something/someone)

emotional state; state of feeling [ie. a mental state; -phoria is not used in relation to the five senses]

tumour; a swelling; abnormal mass

paralysis