Nervous And Special Senses Systems Terminology

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Afferent AKA Ascending

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Carry or move inward or toward a central structure

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Efferent AKA Descending

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Carry or move away from a central structure

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Cerebrotomy

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Incision of the Cerebrum

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Craniomalacia

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Softening of the Cranium

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Encephalocele

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Herniation of the Brain

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Gangliectomy

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EXCISION of a Ganglion

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Glioma

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Tumor composed of Neuroglial Tissue

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Bradykinesia

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Condition of slow movement

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Leptomeningopathy

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Disease of the Meninges

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Dyslexia

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Difficulty using words

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Meningocele

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Herniation of the Meninges

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Poliomyelitis

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Inflammation of the Gray Matter of the Spinal Cord

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Narcotic

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Relating to sleep

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Neurolysis

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Destruction of a Nerve

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Radiculalgia

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Pain in the Nerve Root

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Hyperstenia

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Condition of excessive strength

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Thalamotomy

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INCISION of the Thalamus

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Intrathecal

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Pertaining to the space within a sheath

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Dystonia

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Bad or poor muscle tone

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Ventricul/o

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Ventriculometry

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Analgesia

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Absence of (Normal sense of) Pain

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Synalgia

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Joined (referred) pain

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Myasthenia

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Muscle Weakness

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Hyperesthesia

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Excessive movement

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Hyperkinesia

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Excessive Movement

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Narcolepsy

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Seizure of Sleep

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Hemiparesis

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Paralysis of one-half of the Body

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Aphasia

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Without speech

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Quadriplegia

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Paralysis of the four extremities

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Ataxia

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Without Coordination

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Pachymeningitis

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Inflammation of the Dura Mater

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Paraplegia

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Paralysis of the lower body and limbs

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Synalgia

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Referred Pain

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Unilateral

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Pertaining to one side

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Iridoplegia

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Paralysis of the Spincter of the Iris

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Keratomy

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INCISION of the Cornea

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Oculomycosis

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Fungal infection of the eye (or it's part)

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Opthalmologist

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Specialist in the Study of the Eye

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Optometry

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Act of measuring vision

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Optical

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Pertaining to the eye or vision

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Phacocele

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Herniation of the Lens
(Displacement)

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Photophobia

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Abnormal fear of light

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Presbyopia

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Poor Vision associated with Old Age

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Scleromalacia

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Sofetening of the Sclera

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Vitrectomy

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Removal of the contents of the Viteous Chambers

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Audiometer

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Instrument to measure hearing

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Amblyopia

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Dimness of vision

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Aqueous

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Pertaining to Water

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Blepharoptosis

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Prolapse or downward displacement of the Eyelid

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Choroidpathy

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Disase of the Choroid

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Conjunctival

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Pertaining to the Conjunctiva

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Coreometer

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Instrument for measuring the Pupil

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Pupilography

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Process of recording the Pupil

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Corneal

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Pertaining to the Cornea

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Cycloplegia

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Paralysis of the Ciliary Body

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Dacryoma

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Tumor like swelling of the Lacrimal Duct or Sac

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Dacryocyst

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Prolapse of the Lacrimal Sac

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Glaucoma

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Gray Tumor

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Gonioscopy

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Visual Examination of the Irideocorneal angle

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Labyrinthotomy

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INCISION of the Labyrinth

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Mastoidectomy

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REMOVAL of the Mastoid Process

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Otopyrrhea

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Discharge of Pus from the Ear

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Salpingoscope

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Instrument used to examine the Eustachian Tubes

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Stapedectomy

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EXCISION of the Stapes

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Myringomycosis

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Abnormal condition due to fungus infection of the Typmanic Membrane

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Anacusia

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Deafness, not hearing

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Prebycusis

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Hearing loss associated with Old Age

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Diplopia

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Double Vision

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Heteropsia

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Inequity of Vision

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Estropia

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Turning Inward of the eyes. AKA Crossed Eyes or Convergent Strabismus

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Exotropia

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Abnormal turning of one or both eyes

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Hyperopia

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Excessive farsighted vision

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Agnosia

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Inability to comprehend auditory, visual, spatial, olfactory or other sensations even though the sensory spere is intact

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Asthenia

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Weakness, debility or loss of strength

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ataxia

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Lack of muscle coordination in the execution of voluntary movement

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Coma

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Abnormally deed unconsciousness with an absense of voluntary responses to stimuli

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Dyslexia

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Inability to learn and process written language despite adequate intelligence, sensory ability and exposure

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Meningocele

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Form of Spina Bifida in which the spinal cord develops properly bu the meninges protude through the spine

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Myelomeningocele

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Most severe form of Spina Bifida where the spinal cord and meninges protrude through the Spine

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Occulta

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Form of Spina Bifida in which one or more vertebrae are malformed and the spinal cord is covered with a layer of skin

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Parathesia

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Sensation of numbness, prickling, tingling or heightened sensitivity

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Lethargy

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Abnormal inactivity or lack of response to normal stimuli also called Sluggishness

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Syncope

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Temporary loss of consciousness; Fainting

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Phobia

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irrational fear

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Analgesics

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Pain Relievers

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Anesthetics

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Produce partial or complete loss of sensation with our without consciousness

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Strabismus

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Condition in which one eye is misaligned with the other and the eyes do not focus simultaneously when viewing an object

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Nystagmus

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Involuntary eye movements that appear jerky and may reduce vision or be associated with other more serious conditions that limit vision.

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Astigmatisms

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Error of refraction exists when light rays fail to focus sharply on the Retina.

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Acuity

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Clearness or sharpness of a sensory function

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Emmetropia

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State of Normal Vision

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Amblyopia

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Dull Vision

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Otitis Media

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Inflammation of the middle ear

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Otitis Externa

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Inflammation of the outer ear

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Labyrinthitis

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Inflammation of the inner ear that usually results from an acute febrile process.

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Tinnitus

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Ringing, hising or other sounds in the ear when no external sound is present

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Anacusis

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Complete Deafness

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Vertigo

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Hallucination of movement or a feeling of spinning or dizziness.