Chapter 15 Flashcards
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cerebell/o
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cerebellum
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cerebr/o
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cerebrum, brain
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encephal/o
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brain
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mening/o , meingi/o
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meninges
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myel/o
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spinal cord
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neur/o
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nerve
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radic/o , radicul/o , rhiz/o
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nerve root
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esthesi/o
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sensation, sensitivity, feeling
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ment/o , psych/o
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mind
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mon/o
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one, single
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phas/o
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speech
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quadr/i
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four
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-iastrist
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specialist, physician
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-iatry
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treatment, specialty
15
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-ictal
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seizure, attack
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-paresis
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slight paralysis
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cerebellitis
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inflammation of the cerebellum
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cerebral thrombosis
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abnormal condition of a clot in the cerebrum
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encephalitis
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inflamation of the brain
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glioblastoma
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tumor composed of developing glial tissue
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meningioma
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tumor of the meninges
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meningitis
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inflammation of the meninges
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meningocele
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protrusion of the meninges
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mononeuropathy
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disease affecting a single nerve
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nueralgia
pain in a nerve
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nueritis
inflammation of a nerve
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neuroarthropathy
disease of nerves and joints
28
neuropathy
disease of nerves
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polyneuropathy
disease of many nerves
30
radiculitis
inflammation of the nerve roots
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radiculopathy
disease of the nerve roots
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subdural hematoma
pertaining to below the dura mater; tumor of blood
33
Alzheimer Disease (AD)
disease characterized by early dementia, confusion, loss of recognition of persons of familiar surrounding, restless, and impaired memory
34
Bell Palsy
paralysis of muscles on one side of the face caused bu inflammation of the facial nerve
35
Cerebral embolism
an embolus lodged in a cerebral artery
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Cerebral Palsy (CP)
condition characterized by lack of muscle control and partial paralysis, caused by a brain defect
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dementia
cognitive impairment characterized by loss of intellectual brain function
38
epilepsy
condition of recurrent seizures
39
intracerebral hemorrage
bleeding into the brain as a result of a ruptured blood vessel within the brain
40
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
chronic degenerative disease characterized by sclerotic patches along the brain and spinal cord
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Parkinson disease (PD)
chronic degenerative disease of the central nervous system
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sciatica
inflammation of sciatic nerve
43
shingles
viral disease that affects the peripheral nerves and causes blisters on the skin
44
stroke
an interruption of blood supply to a region of the brain that deprives nerve cells in the affected area of oxygen and nutrients
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Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
sudden deficient supply of blood to the brain lasting a short time
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neurectomy
excision of a nerve
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neuroplasty
surgical repair of a nerve
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neurorraphy
suturing of a nerve
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radicotomy
incision into a nerve root
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cerebral angiography
process of recording of the vessels of the cerebrum
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CT myelography
process of recording the spinal cord
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Electroencephalogram (EEG)
record of electrical activity in the brain
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Computed tomography (CT) of the brain
computerized radiographic process producing a series of sectional images
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
high-strength computer-controlled magnetic fields producing a series of sectional images of the soft tissues of the brain or spine
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Positron emission tomography (PET)
nuclear medicine procedure combining CT and radioactive chemicals producing images of the brain to examine blood flow and metabolic activity
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Lumbar puncture (LP)
diagnostic procedure performed by insertion of a needle into the subarachnoid space
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anesthesia
without feeling or sensation
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aphasia
condition of without speaking
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cephalgia
pain in the head
60
cerebral
pertaining to the cerebellum
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craniocerebral
pertaining to the cranium and cerebellum
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dysphasia
condition of difficulty speaking
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encephalopathy
Disease of the brain
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hemiparesis
slight paralysis of half
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hemiplegia
paralysis of half
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hyperesthesia
excessive sensitivity
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intracerbral
pertaining to within the cerebellum
68
mental
pertaining to the mind
69
monoparesis
slight paralysis of one
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monoplegia
paralysis of one
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neurologist
physician who studies and treats diseases of the nervous system
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neurology
study of nerves
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paraesthesia
abnormal sensation
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quadriplegia
paralysis of four (limbs)
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ataxia
lack of muscle coordination
76
cognitive
pertaining to the mental processes of comprehension, judgement, memory, and reason
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coma
state of profound unconsciousness
78
concussion
injury to the brain caused by minor or major head trauma
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conscious
awake, alert, of one's surroundings
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convulsion
sudden, involuntary muscle contractions
81
disorientation
a state of mental confusion as to time, place, or identity
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dysarthia
the inability to use speech that is distinct and connected because of a loss of muscle control
83
incoherent
unable to express one's thought or ideas in an orderly, intelligible manner
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paraplegia
paralysis from the waist down
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seizure
sudden, abnormal surge of electrical activity in the brain
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syncope
fainting caused by lack of blood supply to the cerebrum
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unconsciousness
state of being unaware of surroundings and incapable of responding to a stimuli as a result of injury
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psychiatrist
physician who studies and treats disorders of the mind
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psychiatry
specialty of the mind
90
psychologist
specialist of the mind
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psychology
study of the mind
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psychopathy
disease of the mind
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psychosis
abnormal condition of the mind
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psychosomatic
pertaining to the mind and body
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Anorexia Nervosa
eating disorder characterized by disturbed perception of body image, fear of gaining weight, desire for thinness
96
Attention deficit/hyperactivty disorder (ADHD)
disorder of learning and behavioral problems characterized by marked inattention
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autism
spectrum of mental disorders, onset during infancy or childhood
98
bipolar disorder
major psychological disorder typified by a disturbance in mood
99
bulimia nervose
eating disorder characterized by binge eating follow by purging
100
major depression
mood disturbance characterized by feelings of sadness, despair, lack of joy, altered sleep patterns and difficulty with decision making and daily function
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obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
unwanted thoughts that result in tendency to perform repetitive acts, as a means of release of tension or anxiety
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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
disorder characterized by a chronic, debilitating emotional response to a traumatic event that causes severe emotional stress
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schizophrenia
psychotic disorders character characterized by gross distortions of reality
104
ADHD
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
105
CNS
central nervous system
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CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
107
CVA
cerbrovascular accident
108
EEG
electroencephalogram
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LP
lumbar puncture
110
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
111
OCD
obsessive-compulsive disorder
112
PTSD
posttraumatic stress disorder
