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| the middle meninx,it surrounds a space filled with CSF |
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| the space within the arachnoid, which is filled with CSF |
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| the lower posterior part of the brain that is the center of muscle coordination and equilibrium |
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| a colorless fluid produced within the ventricles of the brain that provides liqiud shock absorption and a source of nourishment for the brain and spinal cord; CSF |
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| the largest part of the brain |
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| the right and left portions of the cerebrum, separated by the longitudinal fissure |
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| the outer fringe of the cerebrum, which is composed of gray matter and is the site of nerve pathway termination and origin |
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| functional regions of the cerebral cortex |
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| the dome-shaped part of the skull, which houses the cranial cavity |
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| 12 pairs of nerves that unite with the brain |
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| the central part of the brain located beneath the cerebrum, which contains the thalamus and the hypothalamus |
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| clusters of neuron cell bodies that lie outside the CNS |
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| the dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord; meninx |
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| a white, fatty membrane that partially wraps the axons of certain neurons |
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| supportive cells of nervous tissue |
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| a functional cell of nervous tissue,which generates and transmits nerve impulses |
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| a chemical that is released into a synapse from one neuron to cause a change in another neuron |
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| the cylindrical cord of nervous tissue extending through the spinal canal from its union with the medulla of the brain to the lumbar vertebral region |
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| 31 pairs of nerves that unite with the spinal cord |
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| area in the diencephalon that serves as a relay station of impulses |
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| located just below the thalamus, this area in the diencephalon is the center for involuntary functions |
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| nerves that carry impulses toward the CNS; sensory nerves |
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| the prominent organ located within the cranial activity |
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the lowermost part of the brain, it includes the medulla and the pons, which transmit impulses between the spinal cord and other parts of the brain |
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| central nervous system (CNS) |
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| the main division of the nervous system that contains the brain and spinal cord |
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| a band of white matter connecting the right and left hemispheres |
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| the outer meninx, its composed of tough fibrous connective tissue |
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| nerves that carry impulses away from the CNSl motor nerves |
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| the lower part of the brain stem, which transmits nerve impulses between the spinal cord and the brain and regulates breathing rhythms |
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| peripheral nervous system |
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| a main division of the nervous system that contains the peripheral nerves and ganglia |
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| the innermost meninx, it is a very thin membrane that adheres to the surface of the brain and spinal cord |
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| the upper part of the brain stem, which connects the medulla and cerebellum |
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| a tiny gap between an axon of on neuron and a dendrite or cell body of another neuron, across which information travels by way of neurotransmitters |
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| membrane-enclosed cavities within the brain through which flows cerebrospinal fluid |
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| a headache or general pain to the head |
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| increased sensitivity to stimulation |
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| a vague condition of body fatigue often associated with depression |
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| abnormal sensation of numbness and tingling without an objective cause |
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| a loss of the ability to interpret sensory information |
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| deterioration of brain function characterized by confusion, short term memory loss, and restlessness |
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| amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) |
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| progressive atrophy (loss) of muscle caused by hardening of nervous tissue of the lateral columns of the spinal cord; Lou Gehrig's disease |
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| inflammation of the cerebellum |
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| a type of cerebral vascular disease where a blood vessel supplying the brain becomes dilated |
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| cerebral arteriosclerosis |
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| a type of cerebral vascular disease characterized by hardening of the arteries of the brain |
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| a type of cerebral vascular disease where a buildup of fatty plaque on the inside wall of a vessel supplying the brain results in reduced blood flow |
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| presence of an embolism (floating blood clot) in a blood vessel supplying the brain |
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| a condition revealed by partial muscle paralysis that is caused by a brain defect or lesion present at birth or shortly after |
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| a thrombosis (lodged blood clot) within the vessels supplying the brain |
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| cerebrovascular accident (CVA) |
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| caused by a thrombosis, embolism or hemorrhage, this disruption of the blood supply to brain results in functional losses or death; stroke |
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| a general disorder resulting from a change within one or more blood vessels supplying the brain |
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| a general term describing several levels of decreased consciousness; deep sleep |
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| literally "not in the mind", impariment of mentak function that is characterized by memory loss, disorientation and confusion |
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| the inflammation of the dura mater |
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| inflammation of the brain, usually caused by bacterial or viral infection |
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| softening of the brain tissue, ususally caused by deficient blood flow |
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| a brain disorder characterizedd by recurrent seizures |
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| inflammation of a ganglion |
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| a tumor of the neuroglial cells |
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| paralysis on one side of the body |
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| increased volume of CSF in the brain ventricles of a child before the cranial sutures have sealed, causing enlargement of the cranium |
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| benign tumor of the meninges |
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| inflammation of the meninges, usually caused by bacterial or viral infection |
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protrusion of the meninges through an opening caused by a defect in the skull or spinal column |
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| protusion of the meninges and spinal cord through the spinal column |
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| the deterioration of the myelin sheath covering axons within the brain, exhibited by episodes of localized functional losses |
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inflammation of the spinal cord |
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| a sleep disorder characterized by sudden uncontrollable attacks of sleep, attacks of paralysis and hypnagogic hallucinations (dreams intruding wakefulness) |
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| a disease of the nervous system resulting in pain within one or more joints |
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| a general term for any tumor originating from nervous tissue |
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| an emotional disorder involving a counterproductive way of dealing with stress |
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| paralysis of localized areas, most common is Bell's palsy, in which facial muscles are paralyzed on one side of the head |
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| paralysis from the waist down |
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| chronic degenerative disease of the brain indicated by hand tremors, rigidity, expressionless face and shuffling gait; Parkinsonism |
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| inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord caused by one of several polioviruses that often leads to paralysis; polio |
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| inflammation of many nerves at one time |
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| pertaining to both the mind and the body |
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| paralysis of all 4 limbs; tetraplegia |
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| inflammation of the spinal nerve roots |
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| a disease of the spinal nerve roots |
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| inflammation of the sciatic nerve, producing pain that extends from the thighs to the toes |
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| a sudden attack of spasms or convulsions |
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viral infection of the peripheral nerves that erupts as painful skin blisters along nerve tracts; herpes zoster |
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| fainting, usually caused by a sudden loss of blood to the brain |
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| transient ischemic attack (TIA) |
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| a brief episode of loss of blood flow to the brain that results in a temporary neurologic impairment and often precedes a CVA |
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an agent that relieves pain |
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| without feeling or sensation |
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| x-ray photograph of the blood vessels in the brain following the injection of a contrast medium |
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| computed tomogrpahy (CT scan) |
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| this procedure involves the use of a computer to interpret a series of images and construct from them a 3D view of the brain; useful diagnosing tumors |
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| excision of part of the skull to approach the brain |
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| incision into the skull to approach the brain |
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| echoencephalogaphy (EchoEG) |
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| use of ultrasonography or ultrasound to record brain structures |
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| electroencephalography (EEG) |
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| a procedure recording the electrical impulses of the brain |
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| evoked potential studies (EP studies) |
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| this group of diagnostic teats measures changes in brain waves during particular stimuli to determine brain function, providing a test for sight, hearing, and other senses |
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| excision of a ganglion; gangliectomy |
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| aspiration (fluid withdrawal with a syringe) of CSF from the subarachnoid space in the lumbar region of the spinal cord; spinal tap |
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| x-ray photograph of the spinal cord following injection of a contrast dye |
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the study and medical practice of the nervous system |
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| separating a nerve by removing adhesions |
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| surgical repair of a nerve |
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| one who studies in the field of neuroscience |
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| a physician specializing in general disorders of the nervous system |
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| the branch of medicine that addresses disorders of the brain |
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| the field of study of human behavior |
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| incision into a nerve root ; rhizotomy |
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| diagnostic tests performed to observe the body's response to a touch stimulus, which are useful when assessing a stroke, head trauma, and other neurological challenges |
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| an agent that quietd tension and anxiety |
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| pertaining to below the dura mater |
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