Chapter 10 The Nervous System Abbreviations Flashcards

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AD

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Alzheimer’s disease

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ALS

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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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ADHD

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attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

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CP

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cerebral palsy

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CSF

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cerebrospinal fluid

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EEG

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electroencephalography

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ICP

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intracranial pressure

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LOC

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levels of consciousness or loss of consciousness

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LP

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lumbar puncture

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MS

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multiple sclerosis

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OCD

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obsessive-compulsive disorder

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PTSD

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post-traumatic stress disorder

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Sz

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seizure

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TIA

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transient ischemic attack

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