Neur/o means nerve or nerve cell. The word that means pain in a nerve is
A) neuroblast.
B) neuralgia.
C) neuroclonic.
D) neuroglia.
E) neuritis.

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Neuralgia is the term that refers to pain in a nerve. The prefix "neur/o" means nerve or nerve cell, which makes option B the correct answer. Option A refers to an immature nerve cell, option C refers to convulsive movements associated with nerve cells, option D refers to cells that provide support and insulation to nerve cells, and option E refers to inflammation of a nerve.

Neur/o Means Nerve or Nerve Cell