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Chapter 5
Nervous System- Neurology and Psychiatric
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| MRA | magnetic resonance angiography |
| OCD | obsessive compulsive disorder |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| PNS | peripheral nervous system |
| ADHD | attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder |
| LOC | level of consciousness |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| TIA | Transient ischemic attack |
| ALS ( Lou Gehrig's disease) | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
| EEG | Electro/encephalo/gram |
| CVA | Cerebrovascular accident |
| PET | positron emission tomography |
| ICP | intracranial pressure |