Ch. 10 Nervous System
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| -graphy | Process of producing a picture or record
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| myelo | spinal cord
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| cerebrum | Largest and uppermost part of brain
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| cerebellum | BELow cerebrum, 2nd largest part of brain, located at back of head.
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| meningitis | Inflammation of the meninges of brain and spinal cord
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| Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) | Mini-stroke caused by temporary interruption in blood supply to brain
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| aphasia | Associated with stroke, inability to write, speak, or comprehend the written word.
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| poliomyelitis | AKA - polio
Highly contagious viral disease which can lead to paralysis
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| radiculitis | AKA - pinched nerve
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| sciatica | Inflammation of a sciatic nerve causing pain, burning, tingling down the affected side
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| hyperesthesia | Abnormal and excessive sensitivity to touch, pain or other stimuli
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| myelography | Radiographic study of the spinal cord using contrast, often after a lumbar puncture (LP)
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| anesthetic | Medication used to induce anesthesia
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| neuroplasty | Surgical repair of nerve(s)
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| acrophobia | Excessive fear of heights
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| delusion | false personal belief maintained despite obvious proof
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| syncope | fainting, brief loss of consciousness (LOC)
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| psychotropic drug | Acts primarily on CNS to affect mind, emotions and behavior
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| antipsychotic drug | AKA - neuroleptic
Treats symptoms of thinking and mood associated with neurological and psychiatric illness.
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| neurotomy | surgical cutting of nerves
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