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Bilateral saplingo-oophorectomy |
removal of both fallopian tubes |
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Fasciculation |
Involuntary contractions of muscle fibers |
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carotid bruits |
harsh or musical abnormal sounds in the carotid artery produced by turbulent blood flow. |
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drift |
a gradual movement |
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Dysphoric |
An emotional state characterized by anxiety, or depression. |
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Dementia |
the progressive loss of cognitive and intellectual functions without impairment of perception or consciousness. |
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Omnipaque |
X-ray contrast medium for use in computerized tomography. |
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MMSE |
Mini-mental status examination, screening tool to assess overall brain function. |
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MMPI |
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory- psychological test most commonly used by health professionals to assess and diagnose mental illness. |
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Praxis |
conception and planning of a motor act in response to an environmental demand. |
