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HSC2531 Medical Terminology Ch 15
medical terms chapter 15 Nervous system and Behavioral Health
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Term
central nervous system (CNS)
Definition
brain, spinal cord
Term
CNS
Definition

central nervous system

 

abbrev.

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peripheral nervous system (PNS)
Definition
cranial and spinal nerves
Term
peripheral nervous system (PNS)
Definition
cranial and spinal nerves
Term
PNS
Definition

peripheral nervous system

 

abbrev.

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brain
Definition

major portion of central nervous system

 

cerebrum, ventricles, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), cerebellum, brain stem (midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata)

Term
cerebrum
Definition
largest portion of brain, divided into right and left HEMISPHERES; controls SKELETAL MUSCLES, interprets general SENSES (temp., pain, touch), contains centers for SIGHT+HEARING. Intellect, memory, emotional REACTIONS take place in cerebrum.
Term
ventricles
Definition
spaces within cerebrum that contain cerebral spinal fluid (CSF), which flows through the subarachnoid space around the brain and spinal cord
Term
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Definition
clear, colorless fluid to cushion brain and spinal cord from shock; transports nutrients, clears metabolic waste
Term
CSF
Definition

cerebrospinal fluid

 

abbrev.

Term
cerebellum
Definition
also HINDBRAIN, located under posterior portion of cerebrum. Assists in COORDINATION of SKELETAL MUSCLES and MAINTAINS BALANCE
Term
brainstem
Definition

stem-like portion of brain; connects with spinal cord

 

= midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata

Term
midbrain
Definition
most superior portion of brainstem
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pons
Definition
literally means "bridge." connects the cerebrum with the cerebellum and brainstem
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medulla oblongata
Definition
between pons and spinal cord; contains centers that CONTROL respiration, heart rate, muscles in blood vessel walls, which assist in determining BLOOD PRESSURE
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spinal cord
Definition
passes through vertebral canal extending from medulla oblongata to the level of the 2nd lumbar vertebra; conducts nerve impulses to and from brain and initiates reflex action to sensory information without input from the brain
Term
meninges
Definition

3 layers of membrane that cover the brain and spinal cord

 

=dura mater, arachnoid, pia mater

Term
dura mater
Definition
tough out layer (of the 3 meninges of brain)
Term
arachnoid
Definition
delicate middle layer  (of the 3 meninges of brain); the arachnoid membrane is loosely attached to the pia mater by web-like fibers, which allow for the subarachnoid space
Term
pia mater
Definition
thin inner layer of the meninges  (of the 3 meninges of brain)
Term
nerve
Definition

cordlike structure that carries impulses from one part of the body to another

 

12 pair cranial nerves

31 pair spinal nerves

 

parts = ganglion, glia, neuron

Term
ganglion
Definition
group of nerve cells located outside the central nervous system
Term
glia
Definition
cells that support and nourish nervous tissue
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neuron
Definition
nerve cell; conducts nerve impulses
Term

cephal

 

cephal/o

Definition

head

 

WR/combining form

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cerebell

 

cerebell/o

Definition

cerebellum

 

WR/combining form

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cerebr

 

cerebr/o

Definition

cerebrum

 

WR/combining form

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dur

 

dur/o

Definition

hard, dura mater

 

WR/combining form

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encephal

 

encephal/o

Definition

brain

 

WR/combining form

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gangli, ganglion

 

gangli/o, ganglion/o

Definition

ganglion

 

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gli

 

gli/o

Definition

glia, gluey substance

 

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medull

 

medull/o

Definition

medulla oblongata

 

WR/combining form

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mening, meningi

 

mening/o, meningi/o

Definition

meninges

 

WR/combining form

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myel

 

myel/o

Definition

spinal cord (NOTE: means bone marrow when it comes to bones!)

 

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neur

 

neur/o

Definition

nerve

 

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pont

 

pont/o

Definition

pons

 

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radic, radicul, rhiz

 

radic/o, radicul/o, rhiz/o

Definition

nerve ROOT

 

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thalam

 

thalam/o

Definition

thalamus

 

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thec

 

thec/o

Definition

sheath (meninges)

 

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ventricul

 

ventricul/o

Definition

brain ventricle

 

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esthesi

 

esthesi/o

Definition

feeling, sensation, sensitivity

 

WR/combining form

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ment, psych

 

ment/o, psych/o

Definition

mind

 

WR/combining form

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mon

 

mon/o

Definition

one, single

 

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phas

 

phas/o

Definition

speech

 

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poli

 

poli/o

Definition

gray matter (of brain or spinal cord)

 

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quadr

 

quadr/i

Definition

four

 

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quadr

 

quadr/i

Definition

four

 

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-algesia
Definition

pain, severity

 

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-esthesia
Definition

feeling, sensation

 

S

Term
-iatrist
Definition

specialist, physician

 

S

Term
-iatry
Definition

treatment, specialty, field of medicine

 

S

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-ictal
Definition

seizure, attack

 

S

Term
-paresis
Definition

slight paralysis

 

S

Term
-phasia
Definition

speech

 

S

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-plegia
Definition

paralysis

 

S

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-taxia
Definition

muscle coordination

 

S

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cerebellitis

 

cerebell/itis

Definition

inflammation of the cerebellum

 

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cerebral thrombosis

 

cerebr/al thromb/osis

Definition

pertaining to the cerebrum, abnormal condition of a clot (blood clot in a blood vessel of the brain).

NOTE: onset of symptoms may appear from minutes to days after an obstruction occurs

 

disease/disorder term

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duritis

 

dur/itis

Definition

inflammation of the dura mater

 

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encephalitis

 

encephal/itis

Definition

inflammation of the brain

 

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encephalomalacia

 

encephal/o/malacia

Definition

softening of the brain

 

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encephalomyeloradiculitis

 

encephal/o/myel/o/radicul/itis

Definition

inflammation of the brain, spinal cord, nerve roots

 

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gangliitis

 

gangl/i/itis

Definition

inflammation of the ganglion

 

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glioblastoma

 

gli/o/blast/oma

Definition

tumor composed of developing glial tissue

 

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glioma

 

gli/oma

Definition

tumor composed of the glial tissue

 

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meningitis

 

mening/itis

Definition

inflammation of the meninges

 

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meningioma

 

mening/i/oma

Definition

tumor of the meninges

 

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meningocele

 

mening/o/cele

Definition

protrusion of the meninges

 

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meningomyelocele

 

mening/o/myel/o/cele

Definition

protrusion of the meninges and spinal cord

 

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mononeuropathy

 

mon/o/neur/o/pathy

Definition

disease affecting a single nerve (such as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS))

 

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neuralgia

 

neur/algia

Definition

pain in a nerve

 

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neurasthenia

 

neur/asthenia

Definition

nerve weakness

 

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-asthenia
Definition

weakness

 

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neuritis

 

neur/itis

Definition

inflammation of a nerve

 

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neuroarthropathy

 

neur/o/arthr/o/pathy

Definition

disease of the nerves and joints

 

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neuroma

 

neur/oma

Definition

tumor made up of nerve cells

 

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neuropathy

 

neur/o/pathy

Definition

disease of the nerves (peripheral)

 

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poliomyelitis

 

poli/o/myel/itis

Definition

inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord

 

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polyneuritis

 

poly/neur/itis ????

Definition

inflammation of many nerves

 

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polyneuropathy

 

poly/neur/o/pathy ????

Definition

disease of many nerves (most often occurs as a side effect of diabetes mellitus, but may also occur as a result of drug therapy, critical illness such as sepsis, or carcinoma; exhibiting symptoms of weakness, distal sensory loss, burning)

 

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radiculitis

 

radicul/itis

Definition

inflammation of the nerve roots

 

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radiculopathy

 

radicul/o/pathy

Definition

disease of the nerve roots

 

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rhizomeningomyelitis

 

rhiz/o/mening/o/myel/itis

Definition

inflammation of the nerve root, meninges, and spinal cord

 

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subdural hematoma

 

sub/dur/al hemat/oma

Definition

pertaining to below the dura mater, tumor of blood

 

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alzheimer disease (AD)
Definition

disease characterized by early dementia, confusion, loss of recognition of persons or familiar surroundings, restlessness, impaired memory

 

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Definition

progressive muscle atrophy caused by degeneration and scarring of neurons along the lateral columns of the spinal cord that control muscles (also called Lou Gehrig disease)

 

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AD
Definition

Alzheimer disease

 

abbrev.

Term
ALS
Definition

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (or Lou Gehrig disease)

 

abbrev.

Term
Bell palsy
Definition

paralysis of muscles on one side of the face caused by inflammation or compression of the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII). Signs include sagging mouth on affected side, non-closure of the eyelid; paralysis is usually temporary

 

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cerebral aneurysm
Definition

aneurysm in the cerebrum

 

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cerebral embolism
Definition

an embolus (usually blood clot or piece of atherosclerotic plaque arising from distant site) lodges in cerebral artery, causing sudden blockage of blood supply to brain tissue. Atrial fibrillation is a common cause of cerebral embolism, which can lead to ischemic stroke

 

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cerebral palsy (CP)
Definition

condition characterized by lack of muscle control and partial paralysis, caused by a brain defect or lesion present at birth or shortly after

 

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dementia
Definition

cognitive impairment characterized by loss of intellectual brain function. Patients have difficulty in various ways, including difficulty in performing complex tasks, reasoning, learning and retaining new information, orientation, word finding, behavior. Dementia has several causes and is not considered part of normal aging

 

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epilepsy
Definition

condition characterized by recurrent seizures; a general term given to a group of neurological disorders, all characterized by abnormal electrical activity in the brain

 

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intracerebral hemorrhage
Definition

bleeding into the brain as a result of a ruptured blood vessel within the brain.

Symptoms vary depending on the location of the hemorrhage; acute symptoms include DYSPNEA, DYSPHAGIA, APHASIA, diminished level of consciousness, HEMIPARESIS. The symptoms often develop suddenly.

-- a cause of hemorrhagic stroke, and is frequently associated with HBP

 

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multiple sclerosis (MS)
Definition

chronic degenerative disease characterized by sclerotic patches along the brain and spinal cord; signs and symptoms fluctuate over the course of the disease; more common symptoms include fatigue, balance and coordination impairments, numbness, vision problems

 

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MS
Definition

multiple sclerosis

 

abbrev.

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parkinson disease (PD)
Definition

chronic degenerative disease of the central nervous system. Signs and symptoms include resting tremors of the hands and feet, rigidity, expressionless face, shuffling gait. It usually occurs after the age of 50 years

 

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sciatica
Definition

inflammation of the sciatic nerve, causing pain that travels from the thigh through the leg to the foot and toes; can be caused by injury, infection, arthritis, herniated disk, or prolonged pressure on the nerve from sitting or long periods

 

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shingles
Definition
viral disease that affects the peripheral nerves and causes blisters on the skin that follow the course of the affected nerves (also called herpes zoster)
Term
shingles
Definition
viral disease that affects the peripheral nerves and causes blisters on the skin that follow the course of the affected nerves (also called herpes zoster)
Term
stroke
Definition

occurs when there is an interruption of blood supply to a region of the brain, depriving nerve cells in the affected area of oxygen and nutrients. The cells cannot perform and may be damaged or die within minutes. The parts of the body controlled by the involved cells will experience dysfunction. Speech, movement, memory, other CNS functions may be affected in varying degrees. Ischemic stroke is a result of a blocked blood vessel. Hemorrhagic stroke is a result of bleeding (also called cerebrovascular accident (CVA), or brain attack)

 

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cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
Definition
hemorrhagic stroke, also called brain attack
Term
subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH)
Definition

bleeding caused by a ruptured blood vessel just outside the brain (usually a ruptured cerebral aneurysm) that rapidly fills the space between the pia mater and arachnoid layers of the meninges (subarachnoid space) with blood. The patient may experience an intense, sudden headache accompanied by nausea, vomiting, neck pain (a cause of hemorrhagic stroke)

 

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SAH
Definition

subarachnoid hemorrhage

 

abbrev.

Term
transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Definition

sudden deficient supply of blood to the brain lasting a short time. The symptoms may be similar to those of stroke, but with TIA the symptoms are temporary and the usual outcome is complete recovery. TIAs are often warning signs for eventual occurrence of a stroke.

 

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ganglionectomy

 

ganglion/ectomy

Definition

excision of a ganglion

 

surgical term

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ganglionectomy

 

ganglion/ectomy

Definition

excision of a ganglion

 

surgical term

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neurectomy

 

neur/ectomy

Definition

excision of a nerve

 

surgical term

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neurolysis

 

neur/o/lysis

Definition

separation of a nerve from inflammatory adhesions

 

surgical term

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neuroplasty

 

neur/o/plasty

Definition

surgical repair of a nerve

 

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neurorrhaphy

 

neur/o/rrhaphy

Definition

suture of a nerve

 

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neurotomy

 

neur/otomy

Definition

incision into a nerve

 

surgical term

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radicotomy

 

radic/otomy

Definition

incision into a nerve root

 

surgical term

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cerebral angiography

 

cerebr/al angi/o/graphy

Definition

radiographic imaging of the blood vessels in the brain

 

(diagnostic imaging)

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CT myelography

 

CT myel/o/graphy

Definition

process of recording the spinal cord after an injection of a contrast agent into the subarachnoid space by lumbar puncture

 

(diagnostic imaging)

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electroencephalogram (EEG)
Definition

record of the electrical impulses of the brain

 

(neurodiagnostic procedure)

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electroencephalograph

 

electr/o/encephal/o/graph

Definition

instrument used to record the electrical impulses of the brain

 

(neurodiagnostic procedure)

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electroencephalography

 

electr/o/encephal/o/graphy

Definition

process of recording the electrical impulses of the brain

 

(neurodiagnostic procedure)

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EEG
Definition

electroencephalogram (the record of it, not the process of recording)

 

abbrev.

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computed tomography of the brain (CT scan)
Definition

process that includes the use of a computer to produce a series of brain tissue images at any desired depth; the procedure is noninvasive, painless, particularly useful in diagnosing brain tumors

 

(diagnostic imaging)

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magnetic resonance imaging of the brain or spine (MRI scan)
Definition

a noninvasive technique that produces sectional images of soft tissues of the brain or spine through a strong magnetic field; unlike a CT scan, this produces images without use of radiation; it is used to visualize tumors, edema, multiple sclerosis, and herniated disks

 

(diagnostic imaging)

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MRI scan
Definition

magnetic resonance imaging

 

abbrev.

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positron emission tomography of the brain (PET scan)
Definition

an imaging technique with a radioactive substance that produces sectional imaging of the brain to examine blood flow and metabolic activity. Images are projected on a viewing screen

 

(diagnostic imaging)

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PET scan
Definition

positron emission tomography

 

abbrev.

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evoked potential studies (EP studies)
Definition

a group of diagnostic tests that measure changes and responses in brain waves elicited by visual, auditory, or somatosensory stimuli

 

visual evoked response VER = response to visual stimuli

auditory evoked response AER = response to auditory stimuli

 

(diagnostic imaging)

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EP studies
Definition

evoked potential studies

 

(include VER and AER)

 

abbrev.

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VER
Definition

visual evoked response (part of EP studies)

 

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AER
Definition

auditory evoked response (part of EP studies)

 

abbrev.

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lumbar puncture (LP)
Definition

insertion of a needle into the subarachnoid space usually between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae; it is performed for many reasons, including the removal of CSF for diagnostic purposes

 

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anesthesia

 

an/esthesia

Definition

without, or loss of, feeling or sensation

 

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aphasia

 

a/phasia

Definition

condition of without speaking

 

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cephalalgia

 

cephal/algia

Definition

pain in the head (headache)

 

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cerebral

 

cerebr/al

Definition

pertaining to the cerebrum

 

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craniocerebral

 

crani/o/cerebr/al

Definition

pertaining to the cranium and cerebrum

 

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dysphasia

 

dys/phasia

Definition

condition of difficulty speaking

 

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encephalosclerosis

 

encephal/o/scler/osis

Definition

condition of hardening of the brain

 

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gliocyte

 

gli/o/cyte

Definition

glial cell

 

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hemiparesis

 

hem/i/paresis

Definition

slight paralysis of half

 

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hemiplegia

 

hem/i/plegia

Definition

paralysis of half

 

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hyperesthesia

 

hyper/esthesia

Definition

excessive sensitivity

 

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interictal

 

????

Definition

(occuring) between seizures or attacks

 

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intracerebral

 

intra/cerebr/al ????

Definition

pertaining to within the cerebrum

 

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mental

 

ment/al

Definition

pertaining to the mind

 

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monoparesis

 

mon/o/paresis

Definition

slightly paralysis of one

 

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monoplegia

 

mon/o/plegia

Definition

paralysis of one

 

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myelomalacia

 

meyl/o/malacia

Definition

softening of the spinal cord

 

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neuroid

 

neur/oid

Definition

resembling a nerve

 

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neurologist

 

neur/o/logist

Definition

physician who studies and treats diseases of the nerves

 

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neurology

 

neur/ology

Definition

study of nerves

 

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panplegia

 

pan/plegia

Definition

total paralysis

 

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paresthesia

 

par/esthesia

Definition

abnormal sensation

 

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postictal

 

post/ictal ????

Definition

(occuring) after a seizure or attack

 

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preictal

 

pre/ictal ????

Definition

(occurring) before a seizure or attack

 

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quadriplegia

 

quadr/i/plegia

Definition

paralysis of four

 

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subdural

 

sub/dur/al

Definition

pertaining to below the dura mater

 

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afferent
Definition

conveying toward the center

 

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ataxia
Definition

lack of muscle coordination

 

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cognitive
Definition

pertaining to the mental processes of comprehension, judgment, memory, reason

 

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coma
Definition

state of profound unconsciousness

 

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concussion
Definition

injury to the brain caused by major or minor head trauma

 

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conscious
Definition

awake, alert, aware of one's surroundings

 

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convulsion
Definition

sudden, involuntary contraction of a group of muscles

 

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disorientation
Definition

a state of mental confusion as to time, place, identity

 

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dysarthria
Definition

the inability to use speech that is distinct and connected because of a loss of muscle control after damage to the peripheral or central nervous system

 

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dysarthria
Definition

the inability to use speech that is distinct and connected because of a loss of muscle control after damage to the peripheral or central nervous system

 

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efferent
Definition

conveying away from the center

 

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gait
Definition

a manner or style of walking

 

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incoherent
Definition

unable to express one's thoughts or ideas in an orderly, intelligible manner

 

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paraplegia
Definition

paralysis from the waist down caused by damage to the lower level of the spinal cord

 

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seizure
Definition

sudden surge of abnormal electrical activity in the brain, resulting in involuntary body movements or behaviors

 

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shunt
Definition

tube implanted in the body to redirect flow of a fluid

 

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syncope
Definition

fainting or sudden loss of consciousness caused by lack of blood supply to the cerebrum

 

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unconsciousness
Definition

state of being unaware of surrounding and incapable of responding to stimuli as a result of injury, shock, illness or drugs

 

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psychiatrist

 

psych/iatarist ???

Definition

physician who studies and treats disorders of the mind

 

behavioral health term

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psychiatry

 

psych/i/atry

Definition

specialty of the mind dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders

 

behavioral health term

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psychogenic

 

psych/o/genic

Definition

originating in the mind

 

behavioral health term

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psychologist

 

psych/o/logist

Definition

specialist of the mind

 

behavioral health term

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psychology

 

psycho/o/logy

Definition

study of the mind and human behaviors

 

behavioral health term

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psychopathy

 

psych/o/pathy

Definition

any disease of the mind

 

behavioral health term

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psychosis

 

psych/osis

Definition

abnormal condition of the mind (major mental disorder characterized by extreme derangement, often with delusions and hallucinations)

 

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psychosomatic

 

psych/o/somatic ????

Definition

pertaining to the mind and body

 

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anorexia nervosa
Definition

an eating disorder characterized by a disturbed perception of body image resulting in failure to maintain body weight, intensive fear of gaining weight, pronounced desire for thinness, and, in females, amenorrhea

 

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anxiety disorder
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an emotional disorder characterized by feelings of apprehension, tension, uneasiness arising typically from the anticipation of unreal or imagined danger

 

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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Definition

a disorder of learning and behavioral problems characterized by marked inattention, distractibility, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity

 

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autism
Definition

a spectrum of mental disorders, the features of which include onset during infancy or childhood, preoccupation with subjective mental activity, inability to interact socially, and impaired communication

 

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bipolar disorder
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a major psychological disorder typified by a disturbance in mood. The disorder is manifested by manic and depressive episodes that may alternate or elements of both may occur simultaneously

 

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bulimia nervosa
Definition

an eating disorder characterized by uncontrolled binge eating followed by purging (induced vomiting)

 

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major depression
Definition

a mood disorder characterized by extreme and persistent feelings of despondency, worthlessness, and hopelessness, causing impaired emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and physical functioning

 

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obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Definition

a disorder characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts that result in the tendency to perform repetitive acts or rituals, usually as a means of releasing tension or anxiety

 

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OCD
Definition

obsessive-compulsive disorder

 

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panic attack
Definition

an episode of sudden onset of acute anxiety, occurring unpredictably, with feelings of acute apprehension, dyspnea, dizziness, sweating, and/or chest pain, depersonalization, paresthesia and fear of dying, loss of mind or control

 

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phobia
Definition

a marked and persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable cued by the presence or anticipation of a specific situation or object

 

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pica
Definition

convulsive eating of nonnutritive substances such as clay or ice

 

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posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Definition

a disorder characterized by an acute emotional response to a traumatic event perceived as life threatening or severe emotional stress such as an airplane crash, repeated physical or emotional trauma, or military combat

 

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PTSD
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posttraumatic stress disorder

 

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schizophrenia
Definition

any one of a large group of psychotic disorders characterized by gross distortions of reality, disturbance of language and communication, withdrawal from social interaction, and the disorganization and fragmentation of thought, perception, and reaction

 

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somatoform disorders
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disorders characterized by physical symptoms for which no known physical cause exists

 

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CP
Definition

cerebral palsy

 

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PD
Definition

Parkinson disease

 

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ADHD
Definition

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

 

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CVA
Definition

cerebrovascular accident

 

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TIA
Definition

transient ischemic attack

 

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