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NA CH. 33 KEY TERMS
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| NA CH. 33 KEY TERMS | DEFINITIONS |
|---|---|
| cerebral palsy (CP) | a term applied to a group of disorders characterized by paralysis (palsy) that is caused by a defect in the motor region of the brain (cerebral) |
| convulsion | a seisure |
| developmental disability | a severe, permanent physical or mental disability that occurs before 22 years of age |
| diplegia | similar body parts are affected on both sides of the body; paralysis of both arms or both legs |
| epilepsy | a condition that produces brief disturbances in the brain's normal electrical functions |
| seizure | the violent and sudden contractions or tremors of muscles; convulsion |
| spastic | uncontrolled contractions of skeletal muscles |