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CNS
central nervous system
CT
computed tomography
CVA
cerebrovascular accident
EEG
electroencephalography
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
MS
multiple sclerosis
PET
positron emission tomography
TBI
traumatic brain injury
TIA
transient ischemic attack