Abbreviations Relating to the Nervous System Flashcards
1
Q
ADHD
A
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
2
Q
ANS
A
Autonomic Nervous System
3
Q
CNS
A
Central Nervous System
4
Q
CSF
A
Cerebrospinal Fluid
5
Q
CVA
A
Cerebrovascular Accident
6
Q
CVD
A
Cerebrovascular disease/Cardiovascular disease
7
Q
EEG
A
Electroencephalogram/graphy
8
Q
ICP
A
Intracranial pressure
9
Q
LOC
A
Level of consciousness
10
Q
OCD
A
Obsessive compulsive disorder
11
Q
PET
A
Positron emission tomography
12
Q
PNS
A
Peripheral Nervous System
13
Q
PTSD
A
Posttraumatic stress disorder