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MOD 94 week 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Neurologist | A physician who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of problems with the nervous system |
| Paresthesia | Abnormal sensation of burning, prickling, or stinging (pap=normal) |
| Thrombus | Blood clot |
| Homeostasis | Keeping things balanced in the body |
| Idiopathic | Unknown cause |
| Dyslexia | Reading writing or learning disorders |
| Contralateral | Pertaining to thte opposite side of the body |
| Subdural hematoma | Hematoma (collection of blood) under the dura mata layer of the brain |
| Encephalitis | Inflammation of the brain |
| Cerebrospianl fluid | Fluid that surrounds the spine and cerebrum |
| Meningitis | Infection in the meninges |
| Ipsilateral | Pertaining to the same side of the body |
| Analgesia | Against pain |
| Aphasia | Without speech |
| Papilledama | A bulging of the retina in th eye which is a sign of ICP |
| Neuralgia | Nerve pain |
| Syncope | Fainting (from the greek work meaning to cut off from strength) |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| EEG | Electroencephalogram |
| CSF | Cerebrospinal fluid |
| CVA | Cerebrovascular accident |
| TIA | Transient ischemic attack |
| LP | Lumbar puncture |
| ADD | Attention deficit disorder |
| PTSD | Post tramatic stress disorder |