Diseases and Conditions of the Nervous System
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| hydrocephalus | abnormal accumulation of fluid (csf) in the brain
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| spina bifida | congenital defects in the lumber spinal column caused by imperfect union of vertebral parts (neural tube defect).
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| Alzheimer disease | brain disorder marked by gradual and progressive mental deterioration (dementia) with personality changes and impairment of daily functioning.
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| amyotrophic lateral schlerosis (ALS) | Degenerative disorder of motor neurons on the spinal cord and brainstem. Also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
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| epilepsy | Chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizure activity.Convulsions are preceded by an aura, which is a peculiar sensation before the onset of seizure.
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| Huntington disease | hereditary disorder marked by degenerative changes in the cerebrum leading to abrupt involuntary movements and mental deterioration.
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| multiple sclerosis | destruction of the mylin sheath on neurons in the cns and its replacement by plagues of sclerotic (hard) tissue.
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| myasthenia gravis (mg) | A chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by weakness (-asthenia) of voluntary muscles (attached to bones).
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| palsy | paralysis (partial or complete loss of motor function).
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| parkinson disease (parkinsonism) | degeneration of neurons in the basal ganglia, occurring in later life and leading to tremor, weakness of muscles, and slowness of movement.
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| tourette syndrome | involuntary, spasmodic, twitching movements, uncontrollable vocal sounds; and inapropriate words.
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| herpes zoster (shingles) | viral infection affecting peripheral nerves.
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| meningitis | inflammation of the meninges; leptomeningitis.
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| human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) encephalopathy | Brain disease and dementia occurring with AIDS.
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| brain tumor | abnormal growth of brain tissue and meninges.
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| cerebal concussion | temporary brain dysfunction (brief loss of consciousness) after injury usually clearing within 24 hours.
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| cerebal contusion | bruising of brain tissue as a result of direct trauma to the head; neurologic deficits persist longer then 24 hours.
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| cerebrovascular accident | Disruption in the normal blood supply to the brain; stroke.
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