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WEEK 2
DISCUSSION #2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Brachiocephalic | Pertaining to the arm and head |
| Encephalomyeloneuropathy | Disease involving brain, spinal cord, and nerves. |
| Cervicdynia | Pain in the neck |
| Spondylodynia | Pain in vertebra |
| Tibialgia | Pain in the tibia |
| Hyperesthesia | Excessive physical sensitivity |
| Somnambulism | Involves getting up and walking around while in a state of sleep. (sleepwalking) |
| Crainectomy | Removal of a portion of the skull |
| Cerebral atherosclerosis | A disease that occurs when the arteries in the brain become hard, thick, and narrow due to the buildup of plaque (fatty deposits) inside the artery walls |
| Labyrinthitis | An inner ear infection |
| Idiopathic | A disease of unknown cause. |
| Blepharoplasty | Surgical repair of the eyelids. |
| Iridokinesis | The movement of the iris |
| Otorninolaryngologist | A doctor who has special training in diagnosing and treating diseases of the ear, nose, and throat. |
| Phacoemulsification | Fragmentation of an existing lens in order to remove and replace it. |