Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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Chapter 14 - The Brain and Cranial Nerves - Study Guide - Building Your Medical Vocabulary - Page 556: 1

Answer

-algia means “pain”. A term that uses this element is neuralgia.

Work Step by Step

-algia comes from Greek and means “pain”. An example is neuralgia from neuro- “nerve” and -algia “pain”. Neuralgia is a severe, acute pain that runs along the nerve. Another example is fibromyalgia from fibro- “tissue”, myo- “muscle”, and -algia “pain”. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition affecting the muscles, tendons, and joints.
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