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ece 10
week 10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| auricle | part of the ear that protrudes from the head |
| Otis media | middle ear infection caused by viral or bacterial factors most common in children |
| braille | system of raised dots by which blind people can read |
| congenital abnormalities | defects children are born with |
| chronic | a condition that is ongoing |
| fetal alcohol syndrome | disabilities that occur by mothers that abuse alcohol during pregnancy |
| asthma | increasingly common lung disease |
| spinal bifida | a congenital midline defect that is caused by the spinal column not closing during fetal development |
| spasticity | refers to the stiffness or tension of the muscles and inaccurate movement |
| atonic | floppiness or lack of muscle |
| quadriplegia | all 4 limbs are involved |
| paraplegia | only legs are involved |