9.3 cerebral palsy Flashcards
1
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ataxia
A
inability to coordinate muscle activity, leading to jerky movements
2
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atheotosis
A
slow, writhing involuntary movements
3
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clonic
A
altering muscular contraction and relaxation
4
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diplegia
A
paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body
5
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impairment
A
diminishing of normal function
6
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monoplegia
A
paralysis of one limb
7
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palsy
A
paralysis or paresis from brain damage
8
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paraplegia
A
paralysis of both lower extremities
9
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quadriplegia
A
paralysis of all four limbs
10
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spasm
A
sudden involuntary contraction of a muscle group
11
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tetraplegia
A
paralysis of four limbs
12
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triplegia
A
paralysis of three limbs
