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cervical nerves

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thoracic nerves

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lumbar nerves

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sacral nerves

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cerebell/o

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cerebellum

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cerebr/o

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cerebrum

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encephal/o

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brain

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medull/o

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medulla oblongata

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myel/o

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spinal cord

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neur/o

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nerve

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alzheimer disease

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brain disorder marked by deterioration of mental capacity

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cerebrovascular accident

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damage to the blood vessels of the cerebrum, leading to loss of blood supply to brain tissue; stroke

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concussion

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traumatic brain injury that can cause bruising, damage to blood vessels, and injury to nerves; LOC can happen

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epilepsy

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chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures

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glioblastoma

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malignant brain tumor arising from glial cells; blast means immature

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hemiplegia

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paralysis that affects the right or left half of the body

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meningitis

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inflammation of the meninges (membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord)

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multiple sclerosis

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destruction of the myelin sheath on the nerve cells in the central nervous system (brain and S.C) w replacements by plaque of sclerotic (hard) tissue

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paraplegia paralyssi

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affects the lower portion of the body

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syncope

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fainting; sudden and temporary LOC as a result of inadequate flow of blood to the brain

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cerebral angiography

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x ray imaging of the blood vessels in the brain after injection of a contrast material into an artery

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cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

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chemical tests (sodium, chloride, protein and glucose), cell counts, cultures and bacterial smears on samples of CSF to detect disease of the brain or meninges

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Computed tomography scan (CT)

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cross sectional X-ray images of the brain and spinal cord

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EEG

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recording of the electrical activity in the brain

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Lumbar Puncture (LP)

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introduction of a hollow needle into a space surrounding the spinal cord to withdraw CSF for analysis

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MRI

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magnetic waves and radio frequency waves are used to create images of the brain and spinal cord

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PET scan

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uptake of radioactive material into the brain shows how the brain uses glucose and gives info about how the brain functions

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stereostatic radio surgery

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nonsurgical type of radiation therapy used to treat abnormalities and small tumors of the brain

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transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

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battery powered device delivers stimulation to nerves to relive acute and chronic pain

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allergist

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treatment of hypersensitivity reactions

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anesthesiologist

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administration of agents to prevent pain and unpleasant awareness during surgical and other procedures

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cardiologist

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treatment of heart disease

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cardiovascular surgeon

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surgery on heart and blood vessels

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colorectal surgeon

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surgery on colon and rectum

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dematologist

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treatment of skin disorders

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emergency practitioner

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immediate evaluation and treatment of acute injury and illness in a hospital setting

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endocrinologist

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treatment of endocrine gland disorders

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family practioner

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primary care treatment for families on a continuing basis

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gastroenterologist

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treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders

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geriatrician

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treatment of diseases of old age

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gynecologist

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surgery and treatment for diseases of the female reproductive tract

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hematologist

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treatment of blood disorders

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hospitalist

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general medical care of hospitalized patients

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infectious disease specialist

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treatment of diseases cause by micro-organisms (bacteria, virus, etc)

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internist

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adult comprehensive care in office of hospital setting

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nephrologist

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treatment of kidney diseases

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neurologist

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treat of nerve disorders

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neurosurgeon

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surgery on the brain, spinal cord and nerves

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obstetrician

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treatment of pregnant women, delivery of babies

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oncologist

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diagnosis and treatments of malignant and benign tumors

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ophthalmologist

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surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders

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orthopedist

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surgical treatment of bone, muscle and joint conditions

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otolaryngologist

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surgical treatment of ENT disorders

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pathologist

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diagnosis of disease at a cellular level

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pediatrician

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treat of diseases in children

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psychiatrist

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treatment of mental disorders

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pulmonologist

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treatment of lung disorders

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radiologist

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exam of x ray images for diagnosis, interpretation of ultrasound, MRI and nuclear medicine

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radiation oncologist

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treatment of diseases with high-energy radiation

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rheumatologist

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treatment of systemic diseases affecting joints and muscles

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thoracic surgeon

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surgery on chest organs

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urologist

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surgery on the urinary tract, for treatment of male reproductive organs

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blood bank technologist

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collects, types, and prepares blood and its components for transfusions and laboratory tests

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