Mod 6 Med terms Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
-graphy | Process of producing a picture or record |
myelo | spinal cord |
cerebrum | Largest and uppermost part of brain |
cerebellum | BELow cerebrum, 2nd largest part of brain, located at back of head. |
meningitis | Inflammation of the meninges of brain and spinal cord |
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) | Mini-stroke caused by temporary interruption in blood supply to brain |
aphasia | Associated with stroke, inability to write, speak, or comprehend the written word. |
poliomyelitis | AKA - polio Highly contagious viral disease which can lead to paralysis |
radiculitis | AKA - pinched nerve |
sciatica | Inflammation of a sciatic nerve causing pain, burning, tingling down the affected side |
hyperesthesia | Abnormal and excessive sensitivity to touch, pain or other stimuli |
myelography | Radiographic study of the spinal cord using contrast, often after a lumbar puncture (LP) |
anesthetic | Medication used to induce anesthesia |
neuroplasty | Surgical repair of nerve(s) |
acrophobia | Excessive fear of heights |
delusion | false personal belief maintained despite obvious proof |
syncope | fainting, brief loss of consciousness (LOC) |
psychotropic drug | Acts primarily on CNS to affect mind, emotions and behavior |
antipsychotic drug | AKA - neuroleptic Treats symptoms of thinking and mood associated with neurological and psychiatric illness. |
neurotomy | surgical cutting of nerves |
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