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Nervous/Special sens

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audiologist specialist that deals with hearing function and rehabilitation .
neurologist specialist that treats disorders of the nervous system- brain and spinal cord
opthamologist doctor that treats patients with disorders of the eye
-opia vision
irid/o iris
-cusis hearing
presby/o old age
myring/o tympanic membrane
phak/o lens of the eye
adnexa accessory or outer parts of the eye
sclera white of the eye
glaucoma disease with intra ocular pressure increases
presbyopia changes in vision associated with aging
nyctalopia night blindness
hemianopia blindness in one half of the visual field
photophobia sensitivity to light
diplopia double vision
strabismus disorder where the eyes point in different directions and are not aligned
phakoemulsification ultrasound vibration to shatter and remove the lens clouded by cataract
opthlamoscopy examination that includes the retina, optic disk, choroid, and blood vessels
sclera white of the eye
convergence simultaneous inward movement of eyes toward each other
fovea centralis color vision is the highest in this area
hordeolum nodule or cyst on upper eyelid
xeropthalmia dry eye
entopian inversion of eyelid
miosis constriction of pupil
mydriasis dilation of pupil
papilledema swelling of the optic nerve at the point of the optic disk
otoplasty surgical repair restoration or alteration of the pinna of the ear
tinnitus ringing or buzzing of the ear
otitis media ear infection
otomycosis fungal infection of the ear
eustachian tube lead from middle ear to nasal cavity and throat
myringotomy tubes tube to drain fluid in the ear
caus/o burning
CNS brain and spinal cord
coma profound deep state of unconsciousness
conscious awake and alert
stupor unresponsive state from which a person can be aroused only briefly
syncope fainting
lethargy lower level of consciousness-drowsiness
neuropathy disease of the nerves
cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing thoughts affecting a persons emotions and actions
neurons basic cells of the nervous system that allow different parts of the body to communicate
dopamine associated with schizophrenia mood and movement disorders
endorphins naturally produced by the brain and help relieve pain
acetylcholine influences muscle action
serotonin plays a role in sleep hunger and pleasure recognition
meninges system of membrane that encloses the brain and spinal cord
cerebrum controls the highest level of thinking including judgement and memory
cerebellum controls muscular activity and balance
hypothalmus controls vital bodily functions regulates sleep wake
brainstem controls functions for survival
cephalgia head ache
hydrocephalus condition where excess CSF accumulates in the brain
acrophobia fear of heights
anxiety Mental condition characterized by excessive irrational dread of everyday situations
Parkinson's disease chronic degenerative CNS disorder characterized by fine muscle tremors, rigidity, and slow shuffling gait
concussion violent shaking up or jarring of the brain
encephalitis inflammation of the brain damage to the brain due to blood vessel that is blocked or ruptured
AVM arteriovenous malformation cause of hemorrhagic stroke. Abnormal connection between arteries and veins.
Bells Palsy paralysis of facial nerve
cerebral palsy poor muscle control due to damages of the cerebrum
seizure sudden surge of electrical activity of the brain
Created by: Eisenbraun
 

 



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