Nervous System Ehrlich
Terms
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- ischemic stroke
- occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked; can be caused by narrowing of the carotid artery or by a cerebral thrombosis
- peripheral neuropathy
- a painful condition of the nerves of the hands and feet that is caused by damage to the peripheral nerves
- cervical radiculapathy
- nerve pain caused by pressure on the spinal nerve roots in the neck region
- cranial hematoma
- a collection of blood trapped in the tissues of the brain
- amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- degenerative disease of the motor nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord in which patients become progressively weaker until they are completely paralyzed
- Guillain-Barre syndrome
- inflammation of the myelin sheath of peripheral nerves and is characterized by rapidly worsening muscle weakness that can lead to temporary paralysis
- trichotillomania
- disorder characterized by the repeated pulling out of ones own hair
- Hallucination
- a sense perception such as sight or sound that has no basis in external stimulation
- hypochondriasis
- a mental condition characterized by misinterpretation of physical symptoms and by fear that one has a serious illness despite appropriate medical evaluation and reassurance
- Schizophrenia
- a psychotic disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized or catatonic behavior, and negative symptoms
- neurotransmitters
- chemical substances that make it possible for messages to cross from the synapse of a neuron to the target receptor
- delusion
- false personal belief that is maintained despite obvious proof or evidence to the contrary
- dyslexia
- a learning disability characterized by substandard reading achievement due to the brain's inability to process symbols
- concussion
- a violent shaking up or jarring of the brain
- dementia
- slowly progressive decline in the mental abilities that is often accompanied by personality changes
- autism
- group of conditions in which a young child cannot develop normal social relationships, compulsively follows repetitive routines, and frequently has poor communication skills
- delirium
- acute and potentially reversible condition that comes on suddenly and is often associated with high fever, intoxication, or shock
- Sciatica
- inflammation of the nerve of a similar name which results in pain, burning, and tingling across the course of this nerve through the thigh and leg
- shaken baby syndrome
- description of the result of a child being violently shaken by someone; can cause brain injury, blindness, fractures, seizures, paralysis, and death
- hemorrhagic stroke
- A.K.A. a bleed ; damage that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures
- cerebral contusion
- bruising of brain tissue as the result of a head injury
- syncope
- AKA fainting; brief loss of consciousness caused by the decreased flow of blood to the brain
- narcolepsy
- sleep disorder consisting of recurring episodes of falling asleep during the day
- factitious disorder
- a condition in which individuals act as if they have a physical or mental illness when they are not really sick
- Acrophobia
- excessive fear of being in high places
- Reye's syndrome
- affects all of the body organs, but primarily the brain and liver; is often fatal; has been linked to giving aspirin to children suffering from viral infections
- Bell's Palsy
- the temporary paralysis of the 7th cranial nerve that causes drooping only on the effected side of the face
- carotid ultrasonography
- an ultrasound study of the carotid artery to detect plaque buildup in the artery in order to predict or diagnose an eschemic stroke
- Parkinson's disease
- chronic, degenerative central nervous system disorder in which the is a gradually progressive loss of control over movement
- anesthetic
- the medication used to induce anesthesia, which is the absence of normal sensation, especially sensitivity to pain
- anxiety disorders
- mental conditions characterized by fear that is out of proportion to the real danger of the situation
- meningocele
- the congenital herniation of the meninges through a defect in the skull or spinal column
- anesthetist
- a medical professional who specializes in administering anesthesia but is not a physician (a nurse eg)
- meningitis
- inflammation of the meninges of the brain or spinal cord
- migraine headache
- characterized by throbbing pain on one side of the head
- epilepsy
- chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures of carrying severities
- claustrophobia
- an abnormal fear of being in narrow of enclosed spaces
- delirium tremens
- an acute organic brain syndrome due to alcohol withdrawal
- coma
- a deep state of unconsciousness marked by lack of spontaneous eye movements, no response to painful stimuli, and lack of speech
- multiple sclerosis
- progressive autoimmune disorder characterized by scattered patches of demyelination of nerve fibers of the brain and spinal cord
- obsessive-compulsive disorder
- anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts or impulses and/or unwanted impulses to act
- causalgia
- persistant or severe burning pain that usually follows injury to a sensory nerve
- lethargy
- lowered level of consciousness marked by listlessness, drowsiness, and apathy
- epidural anesthesia
- regional anesthesia produced by injecting a local anesthetic into the epidural space of the spine
- hydrocephalus
- condition in which there is an abnormal amount of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain
- echoencephalography
- the use of ultrasound imaging to diagnose the shift in the midline structures of the brain
- paresthia
- refers to a burning or prickling sensation that is usually felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet, but can also occur in others parts of the body
- cerebral Palsy
- condition characterized by poor muscle control, spasticity, speech defects, and other neurologic deficiencies
- posttraumatic stress disorder
- the development of characteristic symptoms after a traumatic event during which the patient felt intense fear, helplessness, or horror
- encephalitis
- inflammation of the brain
- myelitis
- inflammation of the spinal cord. Also mean inflammation of bone marrow
- cognition
- mental activities associated with thinking, learning, and memory
- hyperesthesia
- a condition of excessive sensitivity to stimuli
- trigeminal neuralgia
- condition characterized by sudden intense, severe lightning=like pain due to an inflammation of the 5th cranial nerve
- dura mater
- the thick, tough, outermost membrane of the meninges
- electroencephalography
- the process of recording the electrical activity of the brain through the use of electrodes attached to the scalp
- panic attack
- characterized by a group of intense emotional feelings that include apprehension, fearfulness and terror
- myelography
- radiographic study of the spinal cord after the injection of a contrast medium
- cerebrovascular accident
- A.K.A. stroke; damage to the brain that occurs when blood flow to the brain is hindered by the blockage of the blood supply
- Alzheimer's disease
- group of disorders associated with degenerative brain changes that lead to symptoms including progressive memory loss, impairs cognition and personality changes