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Neurological

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Babinski sign   Pathologic response to stimulation of the plantar surface of the foot  
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Cerebral angiogram   X-ray of blood vessels in the brain after intracarotid injection of contrast medium  
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Deep tendon reflexes   Involuntary muscle contraction after percussion at a tendon  
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Electroencephalogram   Record the minute electrical impulses of the brain  
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Evoked potentials   Record of minute electrical potentials (waves) that are extracted from ongoing EEG activity to diagnose auditory, visual & sensory pathway disorders  
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Polysomnography   Record of various aspects of sleep (eye & muscle movement, respiration & EEG patterns)  
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Lumbar puncture   Introduction of a needle into the spine to diagnostic or therapeutic purposes  
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Myelogram   X-ray of the spinal cord obtained after intraspinal injection of contrast medium  
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Positron-emission tomography (PET)   Technique combining nuclear medicine & computed tomography to produce images of brain anatomy & corresponding physiology  
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Transcranial Doppler sonogram   Image made with ultrasound beams through the skull to assess the blood flow in intracranial vessels  
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Analgesic   An agent that relives pain  
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Anticonvulsant   An agent that prevents or lessens convulsion  
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Anxiolytic agents   Drugs used to reduce anxiety  
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Behavioral therapy   Treatment to decrease or stop unwanted behavior  
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Carotid endarterectomy   Incision and coring of the carotid artery to clear a blockage  
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Cognitive therapy   Treatment to change unwanted patterns of thinking  
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Craniectomy   Excision of part of the skull to approach the brain  
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Craniotomy   Incision into the skull to approach the brain  
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Diskectomy (discectomy)   Removal of a herniated disk  
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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)   Electrical shock applied to the brain to induce convulsions to treat patients with severe depression  
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Hypnotic   An agent that induces sleep  
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Laminectomy   Excision of one or more laminae of the vertebrae to approach the spinal cord  
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Light therapy   Use of specialized illuminating light boxes and visors to treat seasonal affective disorders  
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Neuroplasty   Surgical repair of a nerve  
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Psychotherapy   Treatment of psychiatric disorders using verbal and nonverbal communication  
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Sedative   Agents that have a calming effect  
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Spondylosyndesis   Spinal fusion  
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