disorders/diseases Flashcards

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congenital defects in the lumbar spinal column caused by imperfect union vertebral parts (neural tubal defect)

A

spina bifida

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chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizure activity

can be preceded by “aura”

A

epilepsy

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facial grimacing, irregular jerking movements, choreic (dance-like) movements, personality changes

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huntington disease

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brain disease and dementia occurring with AIDS

A

human immunodeficiency virus encephalopathy

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CT Scan stands for what and what is it

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computed tomography

computerized x-ray that generates multiple images

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MRI stands for what and what is it

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magnetic resonance imaging

magnetic field and pulses of radiowave energy

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PET stands for what and what is it

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positron emission tomography

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EEG

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electroencephalography

recording of the electrical activity of the brain

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AFP

A

alpha-fetoprotein

high levels can indicate increased risk of neurological birth defects

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TIA

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transient ischemic attack

temporary interference with the blood supply to the brain

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