Abbreviations - Nervous System Flashcards by Lance Cummings | Brainscape

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ADHD

A

attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

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ALS

A

amythrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease)

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CNS

A

central nervous system

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CP

A

cerebral palsy

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CSF

A

cerebrospinal fluid

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CVA

A

cerebrovascular accident

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EEG

A

electroencephalogram

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EMG

A

electromyogram

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ICP

A

intracranial pressure

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LOC

A

loss of consciousness

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LP

A

lumbar puncture

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MRA

A

magnetic resonance angiography

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MS

A

multiple sclerosis

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OCD

A

obsessive compulsive disorder

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PET

A

positron emission tomography

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PNS

A

peripheral nervous system

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TIA

A

transient ischemic attack