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chapter 10

MED-TERM

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Central Division of the nervous System that consist of the brain and spinal cord
Hemorrhagic Stroke the result of a blood vessel in the brain that leaks or ruptures
Parkinson's Disease Condition characterized by fine muscle tremors, a mask-like facial expression and a gait
Dura Mater Thick membrane outer layer surrounding the brain
Electroencephalography diagnostic tool that has the process of recording brain-wave activity
Cerebrum The portion of the brain thats responsible for the highest level of thought
Hydrocephalus abnormally increased amount of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain
Cranial Hematoma collection of blood trapped in the tissues of the brain
Myelitis Inflammation of the spinal cord
Poliomyelitis viral infection of the gray matter of the spinal cord
Syncope commonly known as fainting
Afferent a neuron that carries impulses toward the brain and spinal cord
Stupor an unresponsive state from which a person can be aroused only briefly and vigorus, repeated attempts
Sedative medication which produces calm and diminished responsiveness without causing sleep
Hypnotic Type of drug that depresses the cental nerbous system and usually produces sleep
Multiple Sclerosis autoimmune disorder
Autistic Disorder condition which is characterized by the inability to develop normal social relationships
Dementia disorder which is characterized by the multiple cognitive defects, including memory impairment
Peripheral Cranial Nerves are part of this nervous system
Anesthetic medication administered to block sensitivity to pain
Encephalitis inflammation of the brain
Neurorrhaphy suture the ends of a severed nerve
Siatica inflammation of a nerve causing pain through the thigh and leg
Causalgia intense buring pain after an injury to a sensory nerve
Hallucination sense perception that has no basis in external stimulation
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