Term | Definition |
brain and spinal cord | the nervous system |
neurons | the structures of the nervous systems is composed of |
myelin | covers neurons; an insulating substance |
meningocele | protusion of meninges |
cerebrum | the largest part of the brain |
the brains is divided into | frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital |
cerebromalacia | softening of cerebrum |
cerebrovascular | pertaining to cerebral blood vessels |
electroencephalogram | record of electricity of brain |
encephalitis | brain inflammation |
anesthesia | without sensation |
medulla oblongata | part of the brain stem |
pia meter | inner layer of the meninges |
myelosclerosis | hardening of spinal cord |
sensory nerves | carry information to CNS |
motor nerves | carry messages from CNS to muscles and organs |
meningal | pertaining to meninges |
neuropathy | nerve disease |
dysphasia | difficult speech |
hemiplegia | half paralysis |
pons | part of the brain stem |
pontocerebellar | pertaining to pons and cerebellum |
anticonvulsant | reduce excitability of neurons |
brain tumor | intracranial mass |
cerebral contusion | bruising of brain |
CP | oxygen deprivation at time of birth |
cerebrovascular (CVA) | stroke |
coma | profound unconsciousness |
concussion | injury to brain; last 24 hours or less |
dementia | progessive impairment of the intelectual function |
epilepsy | result of uncontrolled neuron electrical activity |
hydrocephalus | buildup of cerebrospinal fluid within brain |
lumbar puncture | spinal tap |
migraine | severe head pain, sensitivity to light, dizziness, adn nausea |
multiple sclerosis (MS) | immune system damages myelin |
myasthenia gravis | autoimmune disease affects synapse |
paralysis | loss of muscle function and movement |
parkinson disease | tremors, musclar weakness, rigidity |
absence seizure | petit mal seizure |
tonic-clonic seizure | grand mal seizure |
shingles | herpes zoster |
spina bifida | congential defect in walls of spinal cord |
SCI | damage to spinal cord |
subdural hematoma | blood forming underneath dura mater |
syncope | fainting |
transient ischemic attack (TIA) | temporary reduction of blood supply to brain |