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Language of Medicine Chapter 10 - Created by MTatHome.com

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absence seizure   show
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show Neurotransmitter chemical released at the ends of nerve cells.  
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show Carry nervous impulses toward the brain and spinal cord; sensory nerves.  
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akinetic   show
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Alzheimer disease   show
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analgesia   show
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show Congenital condition of partial or complete absence of brain matter.  
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anesthesia   show
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show Weakening of an arterial wall, which may lead to hemorrhage and cerebrovascular accident (stroke).  
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aphasia   show
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apraxia   show
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show Middle layer of the meninges that surround the brain and spinal cord.  
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show Glial (neuroglial) cell that transports salts and water from capillaries.  
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astrocytoma   show
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ataxia   show
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aura   show
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show Nerves that control involuntary body functions of muscles, glands, and internal organs.  
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show Microscopic fiber that carries a nervous impulse along a nerve cell.  
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Bell palsy   show
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blood-brain barrier   show
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bradykinesia   show
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show Lower portion of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord.  
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show Collection of spinal nerves below the end of the spinal cord.  
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show Intensely unpleasant burning pain in a limb following damage to nerves.  
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cell body   show
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central nervous system   show
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cephalgia   show
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cerebellar   show
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cerebellopontine   show
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cerebellum   show
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cerebral angiography   show
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cerebral concussion   show
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cerebral contusion   show
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cerebral cortex   show
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show Bursting of an artery in the brain.  
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cerebral palsy   show
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cerebrospinal fluid   show
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show Samples of cerebrospinal fluid are examined for blood cells, protein, glucose, tumor cells, bacteria and other substances.  
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cerebrovascular accident (CVA)   show
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show Largest part of the brain; responsible for voluntary muscular activity, vision, speech, taste, hearing, thought and memory, among other functions.  
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coma   show
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show Pertaining to a coma.  
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computed tomography   show
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show Twelve pairs of nerves that carry messages to and from the brain.  
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show Mental decline and deterioration.  
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show Destruction of myelin on axons of nerves (as in multiple sclerosis).  
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show Microscopic branching portion of a nerve cell; first part of the nerve cell to receive the nervous impulse.  
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show Neurotransmitter in the central nervous system; deficient in patients with Parkinson disease.  
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show Sound waves are used to detect blood flow in arteries within the brain and leading to the brain.  
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dura mater   show
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dyskinesia   show
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show Difficulty in reading, writing, and learning.  
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efferent nerves   show
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electroencephalography (EEG)   show
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show Blood clot that is carried by the bloodstream from one area of the body to another where it blocks a blood vessel.  
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encephalitis   show
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show Disease of the brain.  
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show A glial cell that lines the membranes within the brain and spinal cord and helps form cerebrospinal fluid.  
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show Collection of blood located above the dura mater.  
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epilepsy   show
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gait   show
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ganglion   show
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glial cell   show
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glioblastoma   show
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show Highly malignant brain tumor composed of glial cells (astrocytes).  
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gyrus   show
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hemiparesis   show
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hemiplegia   show
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show Viral infection affecting peripheral nerves.  
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show Disease of the brain (dementia) caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).  
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Huntington disease   show
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show Abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles (canals) of the brain.  
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show Diminished sensitivity to pain.  
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show Excessive sensitivity or feeling, especially of the skin in response to touch or pain.  
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hyperkinesis   show
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hypothalamus   show
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ictal event   show
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show Pertaining to within the membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord.  
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leptomeningitis   show
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lumbar puncture   show
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show Magnetic and radio waves create an image of an organ three planes of the body. The brain and spinal cord can be imaged to detect lesions.  
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medulla oblongata   show
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show Pertaining to meninges.  
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show Three membranes surrounding and protecting the brain and spinal cord.  
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show Tumor (benign) of the meninges.  
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show Inflammation of the meninges.  
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show Hernia of the meninges through a defect or space between vertebrae, a form of spina bifida cystica.  
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microglial cell   show
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show A severe headache, often unilateral, and sometimes is accompanied by nausea and vomiting.  
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show Carry impulses from the brain and spinal cord to muscles.  
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multiple sclerosis   show
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myasthenia gravis   show
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myelin sheath   show
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show X-ray record (with contrast) of the spinal cord.  
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myelomeningocele   show
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show Pertaining to muscle and nerve.  
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show Sudden seizures of sleep.  
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nerve   show
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show Nerve pain.  
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neurasthenia   show
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neuroglia   show
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show Nerve cell.  
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neuropathy   show
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neurotransmitter   show
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occlusion   show
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oligodendroglial cell   show
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show Relieving symptoms, but not curative.  
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show Paralysis.  
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paraplegia   show
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parasympathetic nerves   show
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show Essential, functioning cells of any organ. Neurons (nerve cells) are the parenchyma of the nervous system.  
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show Slight paralysis.  
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show Abnormal nervous sensation occurring without apparent cause. Examples are tingling, numbness or prickling sensations.  
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show Degeneration of nerve cells that produce the neurotransmitter, dopamine in the brain; leads to tremors, weakness of muscles, and slowness of movement.  
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show Nerves outside the brain and spinal cord; cranial, spinal, and autonomic nerves.  
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pia mater   show
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plexus   show
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show Inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord.  
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polyneuritis   show
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pons   show
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show Computerized radiologic procedure using radioactive glucose or oxygen to image the metabolic activity of cells, such as brain cells.  
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show Paralysis of all four limbs; both arms and both legs.  
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radiculitis   show
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radiculopathy   show
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show Organ that receives nervous stimulation and passes it on to nerves that carry the stimulation to the brain and spinal cord; skin, ears, eyes, and taste buds.  
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show Extends from the base of the spine down the thigh, lower leg, and foot. Sciatica is pain along the course of the nerve.  
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show Carry messages to the brain and spinal cord from a receptor; afferent nerves.  
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show Viral (herpes zoster) illness that affects peripheral nerves; produces blisters and pain on the skin overlying the path of peripheral nerves.  
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show Congenital defect in the lumbar spinal column caused by imperfect union of vertebral parts; spinal cord and meninges may herniate through the vertebral gap.  
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spinal nerves   show
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show Use of a specialized instrument using three-dimensional coordinates to locate the site to be operated on.  
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show Agent of change (light, sound, and touch) that evokes a response.  
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show Connective and supportive tissue of an organ.  
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show Collection of blood in the space below the dura mater surrounding the brain.  
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sulcus   show
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sympathetic nerves   show
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synapse   show
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show Pertaining to syncope (fainting).  
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syncope   show
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show Pertaining to the thalamus.  
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show Main relay center of the brain; located in the central region or diencephalon of the brain.  
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show Abnormal condition of clot formation in a blood vessel.  
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show Involuntary movement of a small group of muscles, as of the face.  
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tonic-clonic seizure   show
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Tourette syndrome   show
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transient ischemic attack   show
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trigeminal neuralgia   show
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vagal   show
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vagus nerve   show
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show Fluid (cerebrospinal fluid) filled canals in the brain.  
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