Chapter 2: Abbreviations and Acronyms of the Nervous Systems. Flashcards
What means AD?
Alzheimer’s disease.
What means ADHD?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
What means ALS?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
What means CNS?
Central Nervous System.
What means CP?
Cerebral palsy.
What means CSF?
Cerebrospinal fluid.
What means CVA?
Cerebrovascular accident (stroke).
What means EEG?
Electroencephalography.
What means EMG?
Electromyography.
What means GAD?
Generalized anxiety disorder.
What means LOC?
Loss of consciousness.
What means LP?
Lumbar puncture.
What means MS?
Multiple sclerosis.
What means OCD?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
What means PD?
Parkinson’s disease.
What means PTSD?
Post-traumatic stress disorder.
What means RLS?
Restless leg syndrome.
What means Sz?
Seizure.
What means TBI?
Traumatic brain injury.
What means TENS?
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.
What means TIA?
Transient ischemic attack.
