Test 3 Flashcards
(150 cards)
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-cele
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hernia
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cyst/o
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urinary bladder
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dia-
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complete or through
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-ectasis
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enlargement
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glomerul/o
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glomerui
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lith/o
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stone
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-lysis
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seperation
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nephr/o
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kidneys
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-pexy
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surgical fixation
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-tripsy
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crush
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ur/o
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urine
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ureter/o
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ureters
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urethr/o
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urethra
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-uria
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urine
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ablation
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used to describe some treatments of prostate cancer, describes the removal of a body part or the destruction of its function by surgery, hormones, drugs, heat, chemicals, electrocautery, or other methods.
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anuria
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absense of urine formation by the kidneys
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beign prostatic hypertrophy
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the abnormal enlargement of the prostate gland that occurs most often in men over age 50; condition makes urination difficult
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catheterization
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withdraws urine for diagnostic purposes, to control incontinence, or to place fluid into the bladder
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cystitis
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inflammation of the bladder
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cystocele
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“fallen bladder”; hernia of the bladder through the vaginal wall
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cystolith
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stone located within the urinary bladder
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cystopexy
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surgical fixation of the bladder to the abdominal wall
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pyel/o
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renal pelvis
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cystoscopy
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visual examination of the urinary bladder using a cystoscope
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dialysis
procedure to remove waste products from the blood of a patient whose kidneys no longer function
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diuresis
the increased output of urine
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enuresis
involuntary discharge of urine
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epispadias
congentital abnormality of the urethral opening
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extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy
the destruction of stones with use of high-energy ultrasonic waves traveling through water or gel
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glomerulonephritis
"Bright's disease"; type of kidney disease caused by inflammination of the glomeruli that causes red blood cells and proteins to leak into urine
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hemodialysis
process by which waste products are filtered directly from the patient's blood
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hydronephrosis
the dialation (swelling) of one or both kidneys
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hydroureter
the distention of the ureter with urine that can't flow because the ureter is blocked
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hyperproteinuria
the presence of abnormally high concentrations of protein in the urine
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hypoproteinemia
the presence of abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood
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hypospadias
congential abnormality of the urethral opening
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incontinence
the inability to control the excretion of urine and feces
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interstital cystitis
chronic inflammination within the walls of the bladder
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intravenous pyelogram
radiographic study of the kidneys and ureters; excretory urography
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lithotomy
surgical incision for the removal of a stone from the bladder
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nephrectasis
distention of the pelvis of the kidney
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nephrolith
kidney stone
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nephrolithiasis
describes the prescence of stones in the kidney
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nephrolysis
freeing of the kidney from adhesions
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nephropathy
disease of the kidney
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nephroptosis
"floating kidney"; prolapse of a kidney
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nephropyosis
"pyonephrosis"; suppuration of the kidney
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nephrostomy
establishment of an opening from the pelvis of the kidney to the exterior of the body
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nephrotic syndrome
condition in which very high levels of protein are lost in the urine and abnormally low levels of protein are present in the blood
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neurogenic bladder
urinary problem caused by interference with the normal nerve pathways assoicated with urination
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nocturia
excessive urination during the night
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nocturnal euresis
urinary incontinence during sleep; bed-wetting
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oliguria
scanty urination
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percutaneous nephrolithotomy
performed by making a small incision in the back and inserting a nephroscope to crush and remove a kidney stone
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peritoneal dialysis
lining of peritoneal cavity acts as the filter to remove waste from the blood
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polycystic kidney disease
genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys
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polyuria
excessive urination
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prostate-specific antigen
a bllod test used to screen for prostate cancer
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prostatism
condition of having symptoms resulting from compression or obstruction of the urethra due to benign prostatic hypertrophy
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pyeloplasty
surgical repair of the renal pelvis
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pyelotomy
surgical incision into the renal pelvis
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suprapubic catheterization
placement of a catheter into the bladder through a small incision made through the abdominal wall just above the pubic bone
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uremia
toxic condition resulting from renal failure in which kidney function is compromised and urea is retained in the blood
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ureterectasis
distention of a ureter
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ureterolith
stone located along the ureter
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ureterorrhagia
the discharge of blood from the ureter
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ureterorrhaphy
surgical suturing of a ureter
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urethritis
inflammination of the urethra
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urethropexy
surgical fixation of the urethra
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urethrorrhagia
bleeding from the urethrea
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urethrostenosis
narrowing of the urethra
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urethrostomy
surgical creation of a permanent opening between the urethra and the skin
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vesicovaginal fistula
abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina that allows the constant flow of urine from the bladder into the vagina
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voiding cystourethrography
diagnostic procedure in which a fluroscope is used to examine the flow of urine from the bladder and through the urethra
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Wilms tumor
malignant tumor of the kidney that occurs in young children
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caus/o
burning
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concuss/o
shaken together
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contus/o
bruise
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encephal/o
brain
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-esthesia
sensation or feeling
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esthet/o
feeling
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-graphy
process of producing picture or record
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klept/o
steal
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-mania
madness
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mening/o
meninges
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myel/o
spinal chord or bone marrow
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neur/i, neur/o
nerves
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-phobia
abnormal fear
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psych/o
mind
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-tropic
having an affinity for
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acrophobia
fear of high places
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Alzheimer's disease
groups of disorders involving the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language; marked by progressive deterioration that affects both the memory and reasoning capabilities of an individual
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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
"Lou Gehrig's disease"; rapidly progressive neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells responisible for controlling voluntary muscles
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anesthetic
medication used to induce anesthesia
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anesthetist
medical professional who specializes in administering anesthesia, but not a physician
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anxiety disorders
mental conditions characterized by excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations, or fear that is out of proportion to the real danger in a situation
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autism
group of conditions in which a young child can't develop normal social relationships, compulsively follows repetitive routines, and frequently has poor communication skills
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Bell's palsy
temporary paralysis of the 7th cranial nerve that causes paralysis only of the affected side of the face
99
carotid ultrasonography
ultrasound study of carotid artery
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causalgia
persistent, severe burning pain that usually follows an injury to a sensory nerve
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cerebral contusion
brusining of brain tissue as result of head injury that causes the brain to bounce against the ridgid bone of skull
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cerebral palsy
condition characterized by poor muscle control, spasticity, speech defects, and other neurologic deficiencies due to damage that affects the cerebrum
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cerebrovascular accident
stroke or CVA; damage to brain that occurs when blood flow is disrupted because blood vessel is either blocked or ruptured
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cervical radiculopathy
the nerve pain caused by pressure on the spinal nerve roots in the neck region
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claustrophobia
fear of being in narrow or enclosed spaces
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cognition
mental activities associated with thinking, learning, and memory
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coma
state of unconsciousness marked by no eye movements, no reponse to pain, and lack of speech
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concussion
violent shaking/jarring of brain
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cranial hematoma
collection of blood trapped in the tissues of the brain
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delirium
acute condition of confusion, disorentation, disordered thinking and memory, agitation, and hallucinations
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delirium tremens
disorder involving sudden and severe mental changes or seizures caused by abruptly stopping the use of alcohol
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delusion
false personal belief that is maintained despite obvious proof/evidence to the contrary
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dementia
slowly progressive decline in mental abilities, includding memory, thinking, and judgment, that is often accompanied by personality changes
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dura mater
thick, tough, outermost membrane of the meninges
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dyslexia
learning disability where the brain is unable to process symbols
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echoencephalography
the use of ultrasound imaging to diagnose a shift in the midline structures of the brain
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electroencephalography
the process of recording the electrical activity of the brain through the use of electrodes attached to the scalp
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encephalitis
inflammination of the brain, can be caused by viral infection such as rabies
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epidural anthesthesia
regional anesthesia produced by injecting a local anesthesia into the epidural space of the lumbar or sacral region of the spine
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epilepsy
chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures of varying severity
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facitious disorder
condition in which an individual acts as if he/she has a physical or mental illness when he/she isn't really sick
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Guillain-Barre syndrome
inflammination of the myelin sheath of peripheral nerves, characterized by rapidly worsening muscle weakness that can lead to temporary paralysis
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hallucination
sensory perception (sight, sound, touch, smell, or taste) experienced in the absence of an external stimulation.
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hemorrhagic stroke
"bleed"; blood vessel in the brain leaks; also occurs when an aneurysm within the brain ruptures
125
hydrocephalus
condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumalates in the ventricles of the brain
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hyperesthesia
condition of abnormal and excessive sensitivity to touch, pain, or other snesory stimuli
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hypochondriasis
characterized by fearing that one has a serious illness despite seeing a doctor and being told otherwise
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ischemic stroke
most common type of stroke in older people, occurs when flow of blood to the brain is blocked
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lethargy
lowered level of consciousness marked by listleness, drowsiness, and apathy
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meningitis
inflammination of the meninges of the brain and spinal cord
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meningocele
congenital herniation of the meninges through a defect in the skull or spinal column
132
migraine headache
throbbing pain on one side of the head; affect primarily women, are accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound
133
multiple sclerosis
progressive autoimmunes disorder characterized by inflammination that causes demyelination of the myelin sheath
134
myelitis
inflammination of the spinal cord
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myelography
radiographic study of the spinal cord after the injection of a contrast medium through a lumbar puncture
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narcolepsy
sleep disorder consisting of sudden and uncontrollable brief episodes of falling asleep during the day
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neurotransmitters
chemical substances that make it possible for messages to cross from the synapse of a neuron to the target receptor
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obsessive-compulsive disorder
anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted obsessions (repetitive thoughts or impulses) or compulsions (unwanted impulses to act)
139
painc attack
group of intense emotional feelings that include apprehension, ferfulness, and terror
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paresthesia
burning or prickling sensation that is usually felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet, but can occur elsewhere in the body
141
Parkinson's disease
chronic, degenerative centeral nervous disorder chracterized by fine muscle tremors, rigidity, and a slow or shuffling gait
142
peripheral neuropathy
disorder of the nerves that carry information to and from the brain and spinal cord
143
PTSD: Posttraumatic stress disorder
may develop after an event involving actual or threatened death or injury to the individual or someone else, during which the person felt intense fear, helplessness, or horror
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Reye's syndrome
potentially or deadly disorder in children that is characterized by vomiting and confusion; syndrome usually follows a viral illness in which the child was treated with aspirin
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schizophrenia
psychotic disorder characterized by withdrawel from reality, illogical patterns of thinking, delusions, and hallucinations, and accompanied in varying degrees by other emotional, behavioral, or intellectual disturbances
146
sciatic
inflammination of the sciatic nerve that results in pain, burning, and tingling along the course of the affected sciatic nerve through the thigh, leg, and foot
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shaken baby syndrome
a child being violently shaken by someone; can cause brain injury, blindness, fractures, seizures, paralysis, and death
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syncope
fainting; brief loss of consciousness caused by the decreased flow of blood to the brain
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trichotillomania
disorder characterized by the repeated pulling out of one's hair
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trigeminal neuralgia
characterized by severe lighting-like pain due to an inflammination of the 5th cranial nerve
