Abbreviations
what is does the abbreviation BBB stand for?
blood-brain barrier
what uses a magnetic field and pulses of radiowave energy to create images of the brain and spinal cord.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
neur/o
nerve
What does the term Neuropathy mean?
disease of the nerves
This part of the brain's functions are thinking, personality, sensations, movement, and memory
Cerebrum
CNS
Recording of the electrical activity of the brain.
electroencephalography (EEG)
esthesi/o
sensation, sensitivity, feeling
What does the term Radiculitis mean?
inflammation of nerve root
this part of the brain is a relay station for sensory impulses, it is in control of awareness and consciousness.
Thalamus
MS
multiple sclerosis
These studies detect occlusion in blood vessel, using soundwaves to detect blood flow in the carotid and intracranial arteries
doppler ultra sound studies
thec/o
sheath
What does the term aphasia mean?
condition of inability to speak.
This part of the brain's function is coordination of voluntary movements and balance.
Cerebellum
Sz
seizure
X-ray imaging of the arterial blood vessels in the brain after injection of contrast material is know as?
cerebral angiography
alges/o
Sensitivity to pain
What is the term for fainting?
Syncope
This part of the brain contains centers to regulate heart, blood vessels, and respiratory system.
medulla oblongata
TLE
temporal lobe epilepsy
Use of a specialized instrument to locate and treat targets in the brain is known as?
stereotactic radiosurgery
caus/o
burning
What is the term used for a headache?
cephalgia
Hypothalamus