Chapter 10

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afferent

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towards the brain

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efferent

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away from the brain

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myel/o

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relating to the spinal cord and bone marrow

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esthesia

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sensation or feeling

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anesthesia

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without feeling

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hyperesthesia

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abnormal sensitivity to the touch

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paraesthesia

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burning or pickling sensation

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dysesthesia

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unpleasant sensation or touch

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caus/o

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burning sensation

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concuss/o

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shaken together

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contus/o

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bruise

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encephal/o

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brain

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esthet/o

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feeling

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-graphy

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process of producing a picture or record

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klept/o

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to steal

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mania

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madness

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mening/o

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meninges, membranes

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neur/i, neur/o

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nerve

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-phobia

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abnormal fear

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psych/o

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mind

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-tropic

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having an affinity for

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acrophobia

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an excessive fear of being in high places

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alzheimer's disease

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disorder associated with degenerative changes in the brain structure that lead to progressive memory loss, impaired cognition, and personality changes

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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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a degenerative disease in which patients become progressively weaker until they are completely paralyzed; aka Lou Gehrigs disease

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anesthetic

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medication used to induce anesthesia

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anesthetist

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a medical professional who specializes in administering anesthesia but is not a physician

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anxiety disorders

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mental conditions characterized by anxiety or fear that is out of proportion to the real danger in a situation

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autism

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a group of conditions in which a young child cannot develop normal social relationships

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bell's palsy

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temporary paralysis of the seventh cranial nerve that causes drooping only on the affected side of the face

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carotid ultrasonography

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an ultrasound study of the carotid artery to detect plaque buildup in the artery to predict or diagnose an ischemic stroke

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causalgia

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persistent, severe burning pain that usually follows an injury to a sensory nerve

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cerebral contusion

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bruising of brain tissue as a result of a head injury that may also cause swelling of the brain

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cerebral palsy

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A congenital condition characterized by poor muscle control spasticity speech defects and other neurologic deficiencies

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cerebrovascular accident

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damage to the brain that occurs when the blood flow to the brain is disrupted; aka a stroke

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cervical radiculopathy

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nerve pain caused by pressure on the spinal nerve roots in the neck region

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claustrophobia

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an abnormal fear of being in narrow or enclosed spaces

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cognition

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the mental activities associated with thinking learning and memory

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coma

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a deep state of unconsciousness

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concussion

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a violent shaking up or jarring of the brain that may result in a temporary loss of awareness and function

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cranial hematoma

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a collection of blood trapped in the tissues of the brain

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delirium

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a potentially reversible condition that comes on suddenly and is often associated with high fever intoxication or shock in which the patient is confused disoriented and unable to think clearly

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delirium tremens

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an acute organic brain syndrome due to alcohol withdrawal that is characterized by sweating Tremor restlessness anxiety mental confusion and hallucinations

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delusion

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a false personal belief that is maintained despite obvious proof or evidence to the contrary

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dementia

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a slowly Progressive decline in mental abilities including memory thinking and judgment that is often accompanied by personal changes

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dura mater

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the thick, tough, outermost membrane of the meninges

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dyslexia

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learning disability characterized by substandard reading achievement due to the inability of the brain to process symbols; also known as a developmental reading disorder

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echoenecephalography

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the use of ultrasound imaging to diagnose a shift in the midline structures of the brain

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electroenecephalography

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the process of recording the electrical activity of the brain through the use of electrodes attached to the scalp

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encephalitis

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inflammation of the brain

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epidural anesthesia

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Regional anesthesia produced by injecting a local anesthetic into the epidural space of the lumbar or sacral region of the spine

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epilepsy

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a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures of varying severity

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facitious disorder

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a condition in which a person acts as if he or she has a physical or mental illness when he or she is not really sick; aka munchausen syndrome

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Guillain- Barre syndrome

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inflammation of the myelin sheath of peripheral nerves, characterized by rapidly worsening muscle weakness that may lead to Temporary paralysis; also known as infectious polyneuritis

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hallucination

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a sense perception that has no basis in external stimulation

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hemorrhagic stroke

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damage to the brain that occurs when blood vessels in the brain leaks or ruptures also known as bleed

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cerebr/o

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brain

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hydrocephalus

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a condition in which there is an abnormally increased amount of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain

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hyperesthesia

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a condition of excessive sensitivity to stimuli

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hypochondriasis

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a condition characterized by misinterpretation of physical symptoms and fearing that one has a serious illness despite appropriate medical evaluation and reassurance

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ischemic stroke

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a type of stroke that occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked

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lethargy

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a lowered level of Consciousness marked by listlessness drowsiness and apathy

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meningitis

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inflammation of the meninges of the brain or spinal cord

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meningocele

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the congenital herniation of the meninges that surround the brain or spinal cord through a defect in the skull or spinal column

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migraine headache

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a headache is characterized by throbbing pain on one side of the head

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multiple sclerosis

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a progressive autoimmune disorder characterized by scattered patches of demyelination of nerve fibers of the brain and spinal cord

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myelitis

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inflammation of the spinal cord; also inflammation of bone marrow

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myelography

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a radiographic study of the spinal cord after the injection of a contrast medium through a lumbar puncture. the resulting record is called a myelogram

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narcolepsy

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A sleep disorder consisting of recurring episodes of falling asleep during the day

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neurotransmitters

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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

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anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent unwanted thoughts or impulses

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panic attack

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a group of intense emotional feelings that include apprehension fearfulness and Terror

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paresthesia

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a burning or prickling Sensation that is usually felt in the hands arms legs or feet but can also occur in other parts of the body

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Parkinson's disease

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a chronic degenerative central nervous system disorder in which there is a progressive loss of control over movement resulting in Tremors and a shuffling gait

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peripheral neuropathy

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a painful condition of the nerves of the hands and feet due to damage to the peripheral nerves also known as peripheral neuritis

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post-traumatic stress disorder

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the development of characteristic symptoms after a major traumatic event

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Reye syndrome

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a potentially fatal condition that has been linked to giving aspirin to Children suffering from viral infections

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schizophrenia

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a psychotic disorder characterized by two or more of the following delusions hallucinations disorganized speech disorganized or catatonic behavior and negative symptoms

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sciatica

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inflammation of the sciatic nerve

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shaken baby syndrome

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the results when a child has been violently shaken by someone

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syncope

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the brief loss of consciousness caused by the decreased flow of blood to the brain also known as fainting

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trichotillomania

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a disorder characterized by the repeated pulling out of one's own hair

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trigeminal neuralgia

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a condition characterized by sudden intense severe lightning like pain due to an inflammation of the fifth cranial nerve