Nervous System: Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
anesthesiology
A
specialty in anesthesia
2
Q
aura
A
seeing colors
3
Q
coma
A
profound unconsciousness resulting from an injury
4
Q
conscious
A
condition of being awake
5
Q
convulsion
A
involuntary muscle contractions and relaxations
6
Q
delirium
A
abnormal mental state characterized by confusion, disorientation and agitation
7
Q
dementia
A
impairment of intellectual function
8
Q
focal seizure
A
localized seizure
9
Q
hemiparesis
A
weakness on one side of the body
10
Q
hemiplegia
A
paralysis on one side of the body
11
Q
palsy
A
temp or permanent loss of the ability to control movement
12
Q
paralysis
A
temp or permanent loss of function
13
Q
paresthesia
A
abnormal sensation such as burning or tingling
14
Q
seizure
A
sudden onset of symptoms
15
Q
syncope
A
fainting
