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tonic-clonic seizure
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Major convulsive seizure marked by sudden loss of consciousness, stiffening of muscles, and twitching and jerking movements.
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herpes zoster
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Type of herpes virus that causes shingles--eruption of blisters in a pattern that follows the path of peripheral nerves around the trunk of the body; zoster means girdle.
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embolus
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A mass (clot) of material travels through the bloodstream and suddenly blocks a vessel.
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gait
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Manner of walking.
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palliative
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Relieving symptoms but not curing.
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occlusion
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Blockage.
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TIA
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Transient ischemic attack; mini-stroke.
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thymectomy
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Removal of the thymus gland (a lymphocyte-producing gland in the chest); used as treatment for myasthenia gravis.
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dopamine
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A neurotransmitter that is deficient in Parkinson disease.
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dementia
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Mental decline and deterioration.
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aneurysm
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Abnormal widening of a blood vessel; can lead to hemorrhage and CVA (stroke).
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absence seizure
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Minor (petit mal) form of seizure, consisting of momentary clouding of consciousness and loss of contact with the environment.
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-blast
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Immature cells (as in glioblastoma).
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demyelination
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Destruction of myelin on axons of nerves (as in multiple sclerosis).
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aura
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Peculiar sensation appearing before more definite symptoms.
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astrocytoma
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Malignant tumor of neuroglial brain cells (astrocytes).
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