Nervous system terms Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
cerebral aneurysm | the widening or abnormal dilation of a blood vessel in the brain |
cerebral angiography | procedure used to examine blood vessels in the brain |
cerebral arteriosclerosis | the hardening of an artery in the brain |
cerebral atherosclerosis | the hardening of an artery in the brain caused by the buildup of fatty plaque |
cerebral atrophy | wasting away of brain tissue |
cerebral embolism | the blockage of a blood vessel in the brain caused by a foreign object (embolus) such as fat or bacteria |
cerebral palsy | paralysis caused by damage to the area of the brain responsible for movement |
cerebral thrombosis | the blockage of a blood vessel in the brain caused by a clot |
cerebromeningitis | inflammation of the brain and meninges |
cerebrotomy | incision into the brain |
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