Nervous System/eyes&ears Terms

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Stroke

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blockage of a blood vessel in the brain which can cause unconsciousness and paralysis

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Neurologist

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one who specializes in disorders of the nervous system

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Homeostasis

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state of equilibrium

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Hydrocephalus

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birth defect caused by increased amounts of fluid in the brain

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Entropion

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inversion or turning in of the margin of the lower eyelid

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Encephalitis

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inflammation of the brain

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Meningitis

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inflammation of the meninges

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Epilepsy

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recurrent disorder of brain function characterized by convulsions

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Neurilemma

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a thin membranous sheath enveloping a nerve fiber (Sheath of Schwann)

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Ectopic

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in an abnormal position

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Otitis

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inflammation of the ear

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Sterile

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free of living organisms

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Opthalmic

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pertaining to the eye

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Optic nerve

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nerve carrying impulses for the sense of sight

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Tympanic Membrane

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The membrane that separates the external ear canal from the middle ear

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Paralysis

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temporary or permanent loss of function especially sensation and voluntary function

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Prognosis

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prediction of the course of a disease or injury

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Pharmacology

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the study of the nature of drugs and their affect on living tissue

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Pinna

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earflap

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Paraplegia

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paralysis of the lower portion of the body and teh legs

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Pathogen

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micoorganism or substance capable of causing disease

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Effector organs

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organs that are being affected by neurologic transmission

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Aseptic

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free from septic matter

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Meninges

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membranes that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord

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Anesthesia

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partial or complete loss of sensation with or without loss of consciousness

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Acute

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having a rapid onset, severe symptoms and short duration

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Chronic

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an illness that shows little change and progresses slowly

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Blepharospasm

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twitching of the eyelid

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Convulsion

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attacks of involuntary muscular contraction

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Conjunctiva

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moist membrane that lines the eyelids and cushions the eye

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Lacrimal

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pertaining to tears

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Ectropion

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eversion or turning outward of the margin of the eyelid

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Diagnosis

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identification of disease or injury

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Palpebral

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concerning the eyelid

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Septic

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infected, dirty