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MOD 94 week 3
Question | Answer |
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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 |