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What is neuro
word that means nerve
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What is cerebellum
second largest part of brain
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What is encephalitis
inflammation of brain
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What is neuroplasty
surgical repair of a nerve
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What is myelitis
inflammation of spinal cord
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What is myelo (not myo)
word for spinal fluid
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What is cerebrum
largest part of brain
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What is quadraplegia
paralysis of all 4 limbs
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What is neurectomy
surgical removal of a nerve
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What is concussion
violent shaking of brain that causes injury
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What is encephal
word for BRAIN
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What is afferent neuron
(efferent =away from brain)
type of neuron that carries messages TO the brain
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What is meningitis
inflammation of covering of brain and spinal cord
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What is neurotomy
surgical incision into a nerve
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What is sciatica
inflammation of sciatic nerve
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What is plegia
Word that means parylized
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What is meninges
connective tissues enclosing the brain
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What is hemiplegia
paralysis of one side of the body, common after a CVA
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What is neuorrhaphy
To suture the ends of a severed nerve
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What is hydrocephalus
water on the brain
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What is esthesia
Word that means sensation or feeling
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cerebral vascular accident
nurse word for stoke
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What is dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
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What is encephalogram
xray study of the brain
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What is central nervous system
made up of brain and spinal cord
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