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med term wk 2 quiz 2
med term
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dementia | Slow progressive decline in mental abilities |
| Tourette Syndrome | Complex neurological disorder |
| Alzheimers disease | Group of disorders involving parts of the brain |
| Parkinsons Disease | Degenerative central nervous disorder |
| Syncope | Also known as fainting |
| Coma | Profound state of unconsciousness |
| Myelitis | inflammation of the spinal cord |
| Encephalitis | inflammation of the brain |
| Amnesia | Memory disturbance |
| Concussion | Violent shaking or jarring of the brain |
| Insomnia | Inability to sleep |