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18 Cards in this Set
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Cerebrum
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the major portion of the brain divided into two hemispheres (cerebral hemispheres) separated by a fissure
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Contusion
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bruising of a tissue, including the brain
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Dementia
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chronic, progressive, irreversible loss of the mind’s cognitive and intellectual functions
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Electroencephalogram
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record of the electrical activity of the brain
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Encephalitis
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inflammation of brain cells and tissues
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Epidural
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above the dura
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Epilepsy
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chronic brain disorder due to paroxysmal excessive neuronal discharges
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Gyrus
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rounded elevation on the surface if the cerebral hemispheres
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Hydrocephalus
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enlarged head due to excess CSF in the cerebral ventricles
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Intervertebral
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the space between two vertebrae
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Meningitis
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acute infectious disease of children and young adults
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Neuron
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technical term for a nerve cell; consists of the cell body with its dendrites and axons
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Palsy
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paralysis or paresis from brain damage
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Parkinson Disease
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disease of muscular rigidity, tremors, and a masklike facial expression
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Spina Bifida
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failure of one or more vertebral arches to close during fetal development
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Stroke
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acute clinical event caused by an impaired cerebral circulation
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Syncope
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temporary loss of consciousness and postural tone due to diminished cerebral blood flow
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Vagus
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tenth (X) cranial nerve; supplies many different organs throughout the body
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