Nervous System Medical Terminology Term 1
nervous sensation
What is esthes/o, esthesi/o
word
What is lex/o
four
What is quadri-?
a condition of progressive mental deterioration caused by tissue changes in the brain.
What is dementia?
a neurological disorder of the central nervous system where nerve cells become disrupted, causing seizures.
What is epilepsy?
form of depression that occurs during the fall and winter seasons as a result of less exposure to natural sunlight.
What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
A temporary loss of consciousness due to inadequate blood flow to the brain.
What is syncope?
Temporary or permanent loss of voluntary movement.
What is paralysis?
Paralysis of one side of the body.
What is hemiplegia?
SDH
What is the abbreviation for subdural hematoma?
EEG
What is the abbreviation for Electroencephalography?
GAD
What is the abbreviation for Generalized Anxiety Disorder?