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Unit 9 Nervous sys
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| anesthetic | Medication used to induce anesthesia. |
| anesthetist | A medical professional who specializes in administering anesthesia but is not a physician. |
| encephalitis | the inflammation of the brain frequently caused by mosquito bites |
| ventricles | hollow spaces in the brain filled with CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) |
| dyslexia | A learning disability characterized by substandard reading achievement due to the inability of the brain to process symbols; also known as a developmental reading disorder. |
| epilepsy | condition caused by abnormal electrical impulses in the brain |
| meningitis | Inflammation of the meninges of the brain or spinal cord. |
| meningocele | The congenital herniation of the meninges that surround the brain or spinal cord through a defect in the skull or spinal column. |
| Alzheimer's disease | a group of disorders that leads to dementia, marked by deterioration of memory and reasoning |
| causalgia | a persistent, burning pain that usually follows an injury to sensory nerves |
| cerebral contusion | the bruising of brain tissue as a result of a head injury |
| cerebral palsy | a condition characterized by poor muscle control that can include spasticity, speech deficits, and neurological deficiencies |
| cerebrovascular accident (CVA) | a condition caused by a lack of blood flow to the brain; usually causes hemiplegia or paralysis on one side of the body |
| cranial hematoma | a collection of blood trapped in the tissues of the brain |
| epilepsy | a chronic neurological characterized by recurrent seizures |
| hydrocephalus | abnormally increased amounts of CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) within the brain |
| hyperesthesia | an excessive sensitivity to sensory stimuli |
| multiple sclerosis | a progressive autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation that causes the demyelination of the nerve fibers |
| myelography | a radiographic study of the spinal cord after an injection of a contrast medium |
| narcolepsy | a sleep disorder consisting of recurring episodes of falling asleep during the day |
| Parkinson's disease | the degeneration of the CNS (central nervous system) with the progressive loss of control over movement |
| schizophrenia | a psychotic disorder characterized by withdrawal from reality, illogical thought patterns, delusions, and hallucinations, etc |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| PNS | peripheral nervous system |
| CRNA | certified registered nurse anesthetist |
| caus/o | burning |
| contus/o | bruise |
| encephal/o | brain |
| -esthesia | sensation |
| esthet/o | feeling |
| mening/o | membranes |
| myel/o | spinal cord |
| neur/o | nerve |
| radicul/o | nerve root |
| -tropic | having an affinity for |
| ADHD | attention deficit hyperactive disorder |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CP | cerebral palsy |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| HS | hospital stay |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| LOC | loss of consciousness |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| NVS | neural vital signs |
| Psy | psychology |
| TBI | traumatic brain injury |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| DO | doctor of osteopathy |
| PsyD | doctor of psychology |
| SW | social worker |
| BSW | bachelor's of social work |
| MSW | master's of social work |
| LCSW | licensed clinical social worker |
| MD | medical doctor |
| cerebr/o; encephal/o | Cerebrum or brain |
| concuss/o | Shaken together or violently agitated |
| -graphy | Process of producing a picture or record |
| neur/i; neur/o | Nerve or nerve tissue |
| phobia | Abnormal fear |
| psych/o | Mind |
| amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) | A rapidly progressive neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles, resulting in complete paralysis and death; also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. |
| anorexia nervosa | A false perception of body appearance which leads to an intense fear of gaining weight and inability to maintain a healthy body weight. |
| anxiety disorder | Mental conditions characterized by excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations or fear that is out of proportion to the real danger in a situation. |
| autism | A subgroup of autistic spectrum disorders. Children with autism have significant developmental delays, including speech and language, with most having very minimal verbal skills and lacking normal social relationships. |
| Bell's palsy | Temporary paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve that causes paralysis only on the affected side of the face. |
| delirium | An acute condition of confusion, disorientation, disordered thinking and memory, agitation, and hallucinations. |
| delusion | A false personal belief that is maintained despite obvious proof or evidence to the contrary. |
| dementia | A slowly progressive decline in mental abilities--including memory, thinking, and judgment--that is often accompanied by personality changes. |
| dura mater | thick, tough, outermost membrane of the meninges. |
| dyslexia | A learning disability characterized by substandard reading achievement due to the inability of the brain to process symbols; also known as a developmental reading disorder. |
| electroencephalography | The process of recording the electrical activity of the brain through the use of electrodes attached to the scalp. |
| hemorrhagic stroke | Occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures; also known as a bleed. |
| ischemic stroke | A type of stroke that occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked by the narrowing or blockage of a carotid artery. |
| meningitis | Inflammation of the meninges of the brain or spinal cord. |
| meningocele | The congenital herniation of the meninges that surround the brain or spinal cord through a defect in the skull or spinal column. |
| seizure | sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain that affects how a person feels or acts for a short time |
| syncope | brief loss of consciousness caused by the decreased flow of blood to the brain; also known as fainting |
| AD | Alzheimer's disease |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| ICP | intracranial pressure |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| ALS | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
| PNS | peripheral nervous system |
| Psy | psychologist |
| CRNA | certified registered nurse anesthetist |
| caus/o | burning or burn |
| -esthesia | sensation or feeling |
| esthet/o | Feeling, nervous sensation, or sense of perception |
| mening/o | meninges or membranes |
| myel/o | spinal cord or bone marrow |
| radicul/o | root or nerve root |
| -tropic | having an affinity for |
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