Chapter 11 Words Flashcards
cerebrospinal
pertaining to the brain and spine or spinal cord
encephalitis
inflammation of the brain
glioma
tumor composed of neurological tissue
meningocele
hernia of the meninges through the skull or vertebral column
meningoma
tumor composed of meninges
Myelomeningocele
hernia or the meninges and spinal cord
myelalgia
pain in spinal cord
neurolysis
destruction of nerve
epilepsy
seizure disorder
aphasia
absence of speech
dysphagia
difficulty speaking
hemiparesis
paralysis of half the body
paraplegia
paralysis of the lower half of body(both legs)
quadriplegia
paralysis of all four extremities
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
condition of hardening on the ride without muscle growth
encephalomyelitis
inflammation of the brain and spinal cord
meningitis
inflammation of the meninges
epidural
pertaining to around the dura mater
anesthesia
without feeling
hematoma
tumor composed of blood
CSF
Cerebrospinal fluid
hydrocephalus
condition of water in the head
ventriculoperitoneal shunt
treatment for hydrocephalus
electroencephalography (EEG)
recording the electrical currents of the brain
Anencephaly
absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp that occurs during embryonic development.
Spina bifida occulta
Incomplete closure of one or more vertebrae without protrusion of spinal cord or meninges. Spinal cord is covered with a layer of skin.
spina bifida meningocele
hernia of the meninges
spina bifida myelomeningocele
hernia of the meninges and spinal cord
