Medical Terminology Chapter 6 #3

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cerebellitis
(ser eh bell EYE tiss)

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inflammation of the cerebellum

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cerebral aneurysm

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type of cerebral vascular disease where a blood vessel that supploies the brain becomes dilated due to a weakening of its wall

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cerebral arteriosclerosis
(ar tee ree oh skleh ROH sis)

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type of cerebral vascular disease characterized by hardening of the arteries that supply the brain

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cerebral atherosclerosis
(ath er oh skleh ROH sis)

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type of cerebral vascular disease where a buildup of fatty plaque on the the inside wall of a vessel that supplies the brain results in reduced blood flow

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cerebral embloism

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presence of an embolism (floating blood clot in a blood) vessel that supplies the brain

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cerebral palsy

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condition of partial muscle paralysis that is caused by a brain defect or lesion present at birth or shortly after; ABBV. CP

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cerebral thrombosis

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a thrombosis (lodged blood clot)within blood vessels that supply the brain

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cerebrovascular accident

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disruption of the blood supply to the brain resulting in functional losses or death; also called stroke ABBV: CVA

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cerebrovasular disease

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a genderal disorder resulting from a change within one or more blood vessels that supply the brain

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coma

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general term that describes several levels of decreased consciousness; AKA deep sleep

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concussion

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injury to the brain caused by violent movement of the head; includes symptoms of vertigo and loss ofconsciousness

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dementia

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declining impairment of mental function that is characterized by memory loss, disorentation and confusion; literally means not in the mind

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duritis

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inflammation of the dura mater

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encephalitis

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inflammation of the brain usually caused by bacterial or viral infection

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encephalomalcia

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softening of brain tissue, usually caused by deficient blood flow