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Path. Neurological
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Trigeminal neuralgia | Neurological condition characterized by excruciating episodic pain in the areas supplied by the trigeminal nerve. (Cranial Nerve V) |
| Spina Bifida | Group of congenital neural tube defects characterized by failure of the posterior spinous processes of the vertebral column to close. |
| Spinal Cord Injury | Damage to the vertebrae and neural tissues causing loss of movement (or paralysis) and loss of sensation distal to the area of insult. |
| Seizure Disorder | Neurological disorder characterized by explosive episodes of uncontrolled and excessive electrical activity in the brain. |
| Parkinsonâs Disease | Progressive, degenerative neurological disorder that produces a syndrome or abnormal movement. |
| Paraplegia | Paralysis of the lower trunk and legs. |
| Myelomeningocele | The most serious form of Spina Bifida and represents a herniation of the spinal cord and nerves along with meninges and spinal fluid. |
| Alzheimerâs Disease | A form of dementia that is a progressive degenerative Disease of the brain producing a profile of mental deterioration and personality changes. |
| Multiple Sclerosis | Progressive demyelination of the neurons in the (CNS) brain, spinal cord and cranial nerves (especially the optic nerve) that leads to scarring and plaque formation, which interferes with the transmission of nerve impulses. |
| Bellâs Palsy | Neurological condition of the facial nerve (cranial nerve vii) that causes weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles on one side of the face. |
| Sciatica | Inflammation of the sciatic nerve, with pain that originates in the low back or hip and radiates down the leg. |
| Herniated Disc | Protrusion of the nucleus pulpous through a tear in the annulus fibrosis. |
| Transient Ischemic Attack | Brief episode of impaired functioning caused by temporary reduction of blood flow, lasting from seconds to possibly hours with symptoms gradually subsiding. |
| Cerebrovascular Accident | Sudden disruption of cerebral blood flow by either an occluded vessel or a ruptured blood vessel leading to irreversible brain damage or, in some cases, coma or death. |
| Meningitis | Inflammation of the meninges most often caused by viral or bacterial infections. |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel |
| ADHD Attention Defecit-Hyperactive Disorder | Neurological disorder in which the affected person displays an array of behaviors associated with inattentiveness, hyperactivity, impulsivity, or a combination of these. |
| Quadriplegia | Paralysis of the trunk and all 4 extremities. |
| Thoracic Outlet Syndrome | Group of disorders caused by compression of nerves in the brachial plexus alone or along with the subclavian artery and vein. |
| Migraine Headache | Severe, recurrent headaches that are frequently incapacitating and are accompanied by symptoms such as visual disturbances and nausea. |
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