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: 3

Answer

Cerebro- means “brain”. A term that uses this element is cerebrum.

Work Step by Step

Cerebro- comes from Latin and means “brain”. An example is cerebrum from cerebro- “brain” and means “of the brain”. Another example is cerebrospinal from cerebro- “brain” and spinal “spine” and means “of the brain or spine”.
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