Functional disorders of the nervous system Flashcards
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Degenerative disc disease
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Describes the symptoms of pain, and possibly radiating weakness, or numbness caused by a degenerative disc in the spine 
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Dementia
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A general term for a decline in mental ability, severe enough to interfere with daily life
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Glioma
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A common type of primary brain tumor, accounting for about 33% of these tumors. Gliomas originate in the glial cells, that surround and support neurons in the brain
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Astrocytoma
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A glioma that arises from astrocytes - star shaped cells that make up the supportive tissue of the brain
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Meningioma
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A tumor that arises from the meninges - the membranes surround your brain and spinal cord
