Medical Term
The term that means inflammation of the brain.
The medical term for fainting
What is syncope?
The test of recording brain wave activity
What is EEG or Electroencephalography?
What is cerebral contusion?
A disorder of the nerves that carry information from to and from the brain and spinal cord?
What is peripheral neuropathy?
The term for medication given to block sensitivity to pain.
What is anesthetic?
What is trigeminal neuralgia?
A psychotic Disorder typically characterized by withdrawal from reality
What is schizophrenia?
Inability to develop normal social relationships
What is autism?
A term means inflammation of a nerve causing pain through the thigh and leg?
What is sciatica?
Term describes an inflammation of the myelin sheath of peripheral nerves?
What is Guillain -Barre Syndrome
A disorder of slow progressive decline of mental abilities.
What is dementia?
A neurologic disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures
What is epilepsy?
Violent shaking up or jarring of the brain is known as a/an
What is a concussion?
The condition of excessive sensitivity to stimuli
What is hyperesthesia?
Fear of high places
What is acrophobia?
Condition resulting from a vessel that leaks or ruptures in the brain.
What is hemorrhagic stroke?
Damage to the brain that occurs when the flow of blood is blocked by narrowing of the carotid artery is known
What is an ischemic stroke?
A disorder involving sudden and severe mental changes or seizures.
What is tremens?
Burning or prickling sensation in the hands, arms, legs, or feet is referred
What is paresthesia?
A term mean intense burning after injury to sensory nerve.
What is causalgia?
The inability of the brain to process symbols
What is dyslexia?
An intense emotional feelings that include apprehension, fearfulness, and terror
What is a panic attack?
A membrane is thick tough outer layer surrounding the brain?
What is dura mater?
A condition is characterized by fine muscle tremors, a masklike facial expression, and a shuffling gait
What is Parkinson's disease?