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Medical Terminology Chapter 10 - Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| CNS | central nervous system |
| PNS | peripheral nervous system |
| BBB | blood brain barrier |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| AD | Alzheimer's disease |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| PET Scan | positron emission tomography |
| EEG | electroencephalography |
| AVM | arteriovenous malformation |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| ICP | intracranial pressure |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| Sz | seizure |
| TBI | traumatic brain injury |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |