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Ch10-Patholoic Cn2
The Language of Medicine-8th Edition
Question | Answer |
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herpes zoster (shingles) | viral infection affecting peripheral nerves |
meningitis | inflammation of the meninges; leptomeningitis |
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) encephalopathy | brain disease and dementia occuring with aids |
brain tumor | abnormal growth of brain tissue and meninges |
cerebral concussion | temporary brain dysfunction (brief loss of consciousness) after injury. usually clearing within 24 hours |
cerebrovascular accident (CVA) | disruption in the normal blood supply to the brain;stroke |
absence seizure | minor form of seizure |
aneurysm | enlarged, weakened area in an arterial wall, which may rupture, leading to hemorrhage and CVA (stroke) |
astrocytoma | malignant tumor of astrocytes |
aura | peculiar sensation experienced by some person with epilepsy before onset of an actual seizure |