2007-01-19 06:56:41 · 6 answers · asked by karl s 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Neuro- is the prefix for the brain and central nervous system. A Neurologist is a phycisian who specializes in diseases and conditions affecting the brain and cns.
Nephro-is the prefix for the kidneys. A Nephrologist is a phycisian who specializes in diseases of the kidney.
2007-01-19 07:13:37 · answer #1 · answered by Country girl 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As the others said, neuro deals with the brain and nervous system (as in "neuron") and nephro deals with the kidneys (as in the functional unit of the kidney, "nephrons"). Another root word reffering to the kidneys is renal.
2007-01-19 10:25:56 · answer #2 · answered by xuhoops2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neuro relates to the nervous system -- nephro relates to the kidneys and urinary tract.
2007-01-19 08:19:26 · answer #3 · answered by jen_zen1950 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
neuro - deals with the brain
nephro - deals with the kidneys
2007-01-20 21:55:22 · answer #4 · answered by mcsteamyandme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
neuro-dealing with the brain and nervous system
nephro-dealing with the kidneys and urinary tract
2007-01-19 08:39:31 · answer #5 · answered by Teresa S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Country girl has got it right on. Trust me, after seeing both performed a CT scan of the head is a lot less painful than a retrograde pyelgram.
2007-01-19 07:48:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋