Medical Terminology
Anatomy
Physiology
Diagnostic Testing
Hodge Podge
100

cerebr/o

cerebrum, brain

100

Responsible for relaying sensory stimuli from spinal cord and midbrain to cerebral cortex

hypothalamus

100

Leading form of dementia

Alzeheimer's disease

100

- is an ultrasound of the carotid artery typically performed to detect plaque buildup in the artery, ruling out stroke

carotid ultrasonography

100

Excessive fear of leaving the home

agoraphobia

200

phobia

abnormal fear
200

second largest part of the brain, responsible for coordinating movement and balance

cerebellum

200

congenital herniation of the meninges through a defect in the skull or spinal column

meningocele

200

Also known as a "spinal tap"

lumbar puncture

200

Medication administered to prevent or relieve depression

antidepressant

300

radicul/o

root or nerve root

300

makes up the pon, medulla, and midbrain

brainstem

300

sleep disorder consisting of sudden and uncontrollable brief episodes of fall asleep during the day

Narcolepsy

300

Removal of a portion of the brain to treat braiin cancer or seizure disorders

lobectomy

300

a chronci pattern of inner experience and behavior that causes serious problems with relationships and work

personality disorders

400

-tropic

having an affinity for

400

Acts as a cushion and nourishes the brain and spinal cord by transporting nutrients and chemical messengers to the tissues

cerebrospinal fluid

400

highly contagious viral infection of the brainstem and spinal cord that can lead to paralysis

Polio

400

Focuses on changing thoughts that are affecting a person's emotions and actions

cognitive behaviral therapy

400

intentionl creation of false or grossly exaggerated phsyical or psychological symptoms

malingering

500

-esthesia

sensation, feeling

500

Neurotransmitters are

chemical substances that make it possible for messages to cross from the synapse (passageway) of a neuron to the target receptors

500

chronic pain condition characterized by severe, lightening like pain due to inflammation of the 5th cranial nerve  

Trigenimal neuralgia

500
electrical recording of the brain activity 

electroencephalography

500

Most common type of stroke in older people, occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked by naorrwing or blockage of an artery

ischemic stroke

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