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Neurology Diseases
Medical Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Another term for seizure. | Convulsion |
| Paralysis of all four extremities | Quadraplegic |
| Death of tissue resulting from lack of blood supply. | Infarct |
| A violent shaking up or jarring of the brain | Concussion |
| A potential phase of a migraine in which you might see flashing or bright lights or zig-zag lines. | Aura |
| Slight paralysis in half of the body . | Hemiparesis |
| Paralysis affecting one side of the face. | Bell's Palsy |
| An accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain | Hydrocephalus |
| A group of inherited diseases that lead to chronic, progressive muscle atrophy | Muscular Dystrophy |
| The bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue. | Osteoporosis |