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Terms Used Weeks 6-12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | a common condition that causes numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand and forearm. |
| Intramuscular Injection | a technique used to deliver a medication deep into the muscles |
| Neurons | A type of cell that receives and sends messages from the body to the brain and back to the body |
| Parkinson Disease | a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerves |
| Neurofibromatosis | s a term that describes three genetic diseases caused by mutations in genes that lead to increased risk of developing tumors |
| Ependymoma | a growth of cells that forms in the brain or spinal cord. |
| Diabetic Neuropathy | a type of nerve damage that can occur if you have diabetes |
| Prostaglandins | hormone-like substances that affect several bodily functions, including inflammation, pain and uterine contractions |
| Glaucoma | a condition of increased pressure within the eyeball, causing gradual loss of sight. |
| Conjunctivitis | an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin, clear layer that covers the white surface of the eye and the inner eyelid |