brain and spinal operative, symptomatic terms Flashcards by Ryan Ferido

incision of the carotid artery

carotid endarterectomy

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removing part of the spinal cord

cordectomy

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removal of the lamina

laminectomy

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build a platform on the head

stereotaxy

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drainage of the brain fluid

surgical shunts for hydrocephalus

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loss of pain

analgesia

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trouble talking

aphasia

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movement that has no purpose

apraxia

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lack of coordination

ataxia

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aware of having a seizure

aura

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have CSF in the ear

cerebrospinal otorrhea

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unconscious

coma

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involuntary muscle movement

convulsion

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feeling really good

euphoria

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half of the body is paralyzed

hemiplegia

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hyperstimulation

hyperesthesia

constant movement of eyeballs

nystagmus

numbness or tickling

paresthesia

lower part of the body is paralyzed

paraplegia

slight paralysis

paresis

inflammation of the root of the nerve

radiculitis

fainting

syncope

involuntary muscle contraction

tic

draw fluid from the spine

lumbar puncture

a reflex action in which the big toe remains extended or extends itself when the sole of the foot is stimulated

babinski reflex

an involuntary blinking of the eyelids elicited by stimulation of the cornea

blink reflex

severe neck stiffness causes a patient's hips and knees to flex when the neck is flexed

brudzinski's sign

test for meningitis

kernig's sign

A loss of balance is interpreted

Romberg's sign