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Adult Health II Terminology

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Definition
Anosmia   An inability to smell  
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Aphasia   Defective or absent language function  
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Ataxia   Lack of coordination  
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Decerebrate Posturing   The neck is extended, jaw clenched, arms pronated, extended, and close to the sides; legs extended straight out and feet plantar flexed.  
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Decerebrate Posturing   Occurs with problems or lesions on midbrain, pons, or diencephalon.  
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Decorticate Posturing   The upper arms are close to the sides, the elbows, wrists, and fingers are flexed; legs extended with internal rotation, feet plantar flexed.  
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Decorticate Posturing   Occurs with problems or lesions on the corticospinal tracts or cerebral hemisphere.  
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Diaphoresis   Excessive sweating  
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Dysarthria   Difficulty speaking  
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Dysphagia   Difficulty swollowing  
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Dysphonia   Changes in tone of voice  
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Fasciculations   Twitches (irregular movements)  
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Flaccidity   Decrease in muscle tone  
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Kinesthesia   Sense of position  
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Nystagmus   Involuntary eye movement (may be seen in strokes)  
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Ptosis   Drooping eyelids  
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Spasticity   Muscle tone is increasing  
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Tremors   Rhythmic movement  
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