Chp 10-Nervous Sys 8 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
AD | Alzheimer disease. |
AFP | Alphafetoprotein |
ALS | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
AVM | Arteriorvenous malformation: Congenital tangle of arteries & veins (in the cerebrum). |
CNS | Central nervous system. |
CSF | Cerebrospinal fluid. |
CT | Computed tomography. |
CVA | Cerebrovascular accident |
EEG | Electroencephalography |
GABA | Gamma-aminobutyric acid(neurotransmitter) |
ICP | Intracranial pressure (normal is 5 to 15 mm/Hg. |
LP | Lumbar puncture. |
MAC | Monitored anesthesic care. |
MG | Myasthenia gravis. |
MRA | Magnetic resonance angiography. |
MRI | Magnetic resonance image. |
MS | Multiple sclerosis. |
1/2P | Hemiparesis. |
PET | Positron emission tomography. |
PSRS | Proton stereotactic radiosurgery. |
Sz | Seizure. |
TBI | Traumatic brain injury. |
TENS | Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation: technique using a battery-powered device to relieve acute and chronic pain. |
TIA | Transient ischemic attack; temporary interference with the blood supply to the brain. |
tPA | Tissue plasminogen activator; a clot-dissolving drug used as therapy for strokes. |
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