Terminology 9, 10, 11 Flashcards
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Encephalitis (n.)
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inflammation of the brain
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-able, -ible, -ble
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to power to be ex: palpable = power to feel/able to feel something
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Cerebral (adj.)
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pertaining to the cerebrum (“brain”)
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-centesis
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denoting a puncture ex: cystocentesis = puncture of a cyst
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Lumbosacral (adj.)
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pertaining to the lumbus (i.e. lumbar vertebrae) and the sacrum
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-ia
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a condition ex: leukopenia = decreased white blood cells
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Dynamic (adj.)
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pertaining to power or motion
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Hydrocephalus
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a water head
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Dendritic (adj.)
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pertaining to a tree; in neurology dendritic fibers are branched like a tree
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Microphthalmia (n.)
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a condition of small eyes
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Electroretinogram (n.)
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a recording of electricity of the retina; abbr. ERG
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Unipolar (adj.)
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pertaining to one pole
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Nasolacrimal (adj.)
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pertaining to the nose and lacrima (“tears”)
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Analgesia (n.)
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a state without pain
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Distichiasis (n.)
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a state of double line; clinically refers to a double row of eyelashes
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-cyte
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cell ex: erythrocyte = red blood cell
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-ectomy
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excision ex: lumpectomy = excision of a lump
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Monoplegia (n.)
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paralysis of one; clinically refers to paralysis of one limb
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Neuritis (n.)
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inflammation of a nerve or nerves
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Hemiparesis (n.)
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half weakness; clinically refers to weakness or partial loss of function of one side of the body
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Entropion (n.)
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an inward turning; clinically refers to inversion; inward rolling of an eyelid
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Cochlear (adj.)
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pertaining to the cochlear
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Myelogram (n.)
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a recording of the spinal cord
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Ototoxic (n.)
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pertaining to ear poison; clinically refers to any agent that may be toxic to components of the inner ear or auditory nerve
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Audiology (n.)
the study of hearing
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Dysmetria (n.)
a condition of difficult "measure"; clinically refers to a difficult or improper gait
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Otalgia (n.)
a condition of ear pain
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Vestibulocochlear (adj.)
pertaining to the vestibule and cochlea
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Hypoplasia (n.)
a condition of underdevelopment
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Sympathetic (adj.)
pertaining to sympathy; anatomically refers to the sympathetic portion of the autonomic nervous system
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Keratitis (n.)
inflammation of the cornea
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Brachial (adj.)
pertaining to the brachium ("arm")
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Ophthalmology (n.)
study of the eye
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-algia
pain ex: arthralgia = pain in a joint
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Iridocorneal (adj.)
pertaining to the iris and the cornea
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Otoplasty (n.)
to reform/reshape the ear; i.e., surgery to reshape the ear
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-cele
denoting a swelling ex: sialocele = swelling of the salivary gland
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Autonomic (adj.)
pertaining to self-control; anatomically refers to autonomic nervous system
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Parasympathomimetic (adj.)
pertaining to parasympathetic imitation; clinically refers to any agent that mimics the parasympathetic activity of the autonomic nervous system
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Exophthalmos (n.)
an out eye; clinically refers to an eye that protrudes from the orbit
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Otolith (n)
an ear stone
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Retrograde (adj.)
going backward
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Aural (adj.)
pertaining to the ear; cf. otic
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Oligodenrocyte (n.)
a little tree cell; anatomically refers to a cell with few dendrite branches
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Otorrhea (n)
a discharge of the ear
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Quadriplegic (adj.)
pertaining to four paralyzed; clincally refers to paralysis of all four limbs
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-gene, -genesis, -genetic, -genic
denoting production, origin ex: angiogensis = development of blood vessels
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Neuroglial (adj.)
pertaining to nerve "glue"; anatomically refers to the accessory supportive structures of neural tissue
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-iasis
denoting a condition or pathologic state ex: atelectasis = collapsed or airless lung tissue
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Cerebrospinal (adj.)
pertaining to the cerebrum and spine (i.e. spinal cord)
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Acoustic (adj.)
pertaining to sound
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Otopyorrhea (n.)
discharge of ear pus
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Parasympathetic (adj.)
pertaining to "beyond" sympathy; anatomically refers to the parasympathetic portion of the autonomic nervous system
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Multipolar (adj.)
pertaining to many poles
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Heterochromia (n.)
condition of other color; in ophthamology it refers to the irises of an animal, each of a different color
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Intraocular (adj.)
pertaining to inside the eye
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Bipolar (adj.)
pertaining to two poles
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Adrenergic (adj.)
pertaining to adrenal work
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Epidural (adj.)
pertaining to upon the dura (i.e. dura mater)
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-ac
pertaining to ex: cardiac = pertaining to the heart
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Scleral (adj.)
pertaining to the sclera ("hard")
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Otitis (n.)
inflammation of the ear; clinically otitis is subdivided into otitis externa, otitis media, and otitis interna
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Electroencephalogram (n.)
a recording of electricity of the brain
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Hypermetria
a condition of excessive "measure", i.e., exaggerated gaited movements
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Nociceptor (n.)
an injury receptor; i.e.; a pain receptor
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Microglial (adj.)
pertaining to small "glue"; anatomically refers to the smallest of the neuroglial cells
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Palpebral (adj.)
pertaining to the palpebra ("eyelid")
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Subdural hematoma
a blood accumulation under the dura
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Ceruminal (adj.)
pertaining to cerumen; i.e., earwax
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-emia
blood condition ex: lipemia = excess of lipids in the blood
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Afferent (adj.)
to carry to / toward; af- derived from ad- "to"
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Tonometry (n.)
measurement of pressure (intraocular pressure)
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Optic
pertaining to vision
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Corneal (adj.)
pertaining to the cornea
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Tympanic (adj.)
pertaining to the tympanum
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Ectropion (n.)
an outward turning; clinically refers to eversion; outward rolling of eyelid
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Ependymal (adj.)
pertaining to the ependyma ("upper garment," "tunic"); anatomically the ependyma lines the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord
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Sympathomimetic (adj.)
pertaining to sympathy imitation; clinically refers to any agent that mimics the sympathetic activity of the autonomic nervous system.
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Dyscoria (n.)
condition of bad pupil; typically a deformed pupil
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Visceral (adj.)
pertaining to an organ or organs
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Encephalomyelitis (n.)
inflammation of the brain and spinal cord
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Uveitis (n.)
inflammation of the uvea
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Paraplegia (n.)
clinically refers to paralysis of the caudal body/limbs
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-esthesia
denoting sensation ex: anesthesia = without sensation
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Otic (adj.)
pertaining to the ear; cf. aural
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Efferent (adj.)
to carry out; ef- derived from ex- "out"
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Cerebellar (adj.)
pertaining to the cerebellum
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Meningitis (n.)
inflammation of a meninx or meninges
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Zoonosis (n.)
a disease of animals; clinically refers to disease of animals that may be transmitted to humans
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Bupthalmos (n.)
an ox eye; clinically refers to abnormal enlargement of the eye
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Semicircular (adj.)
pertaining to a partial circle
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Mydriatic (adj.)
pertaining to mydriasis; clinically refers to pupillary dilation
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-al
pertaining to ex: neural = pertaining to a nerve or nerves
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-graph
a writing, a record ex: electrocardiograph = record produced by electrical tracings of the heart
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-gram
a tracing, a mark ex: echocardiogram = record produced by soundwave examination of the heart
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Ataxia (n.)
a condition without order; clinically refers to muscular incoordination/stumbling
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Somatic (adj.)
pertaining to the body
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Photohobia (n.)
condition of light "fear"; clinically refers to abnormal visual intolerance of light
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Astrocyte (n.)
star cell
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Conjunctival (adj.)
pertaining to the conjunctiva
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-blast
designates a cell or structure ex: myeloblast = immature cell of the bone marrow
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Cholinergic (adj.)
pertaining to choline work; physiologically refers to function with the neurotransmitter acetylcholine
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Olfactory (adj.)
pertaining to smell
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Miosis (n.)
condition of smallness; clinially refers to pupillary constriction
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-ase
forms the name of an enzyme ex: Asparaginase = enzyme that catalyzes the deanimation of asparagine
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Neurotropic (adj.)
pertaining to nerve influencing
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Enophthalmos (n.)
an in eye; clinically refers to an eye that is sunken into the orbit
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Retinopathy (n.)
disease of the retina
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Optic (adj.)
pertaining to sight / vision
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Hemiplegia (n.)
paralysis of half; clinically refers to paralysis of one side of the body
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Aniscoria (n.)
condition of unequal pupils
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Keratoconjunctivitis (n.)
inflammation of the cornea and the conjunctiva
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Anticholinergic (adj.)
pertaining to against choline (acetylcholine) work; clinically refers to an agent that blocks the effects of acetylcholine
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Periocular (adj.)
pertaining to around the eye, cf. adnexa
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Subconjunctival (adj.)
pertaining to under the conjunctiva
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Ophthalmologist (n.)
one who specializes in eye study
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Axonal (adj.)
pertaining to an "axle"; in neurology, refers to an axon
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Paralysis (n.)
a state beyond loose; i.e.; immobility; loss of motor function
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Hyperesthesia (n.)
a condition of excessive sensation
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Tetraplegia (n.)
paralysis of four; clinically refers to paralysis of all four limbs
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Hemisphere (n.)
half a ball or globe
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Synaptic (adj.)
pertaining to a synapse ("connection)
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Vestibular (adj.)
pertaining to a vestibule
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Otoscope (n.)
to examine the ear; clinically refers to an instrument used to examine the external ear
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Intervertebral (adj.)
pertaining to between vertebrae
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Blepharospasm (n.)
spasm of an eyelid; clinically refers to tonic muscular spasm of the eyelids, generally in a closed position
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Otodectes (n.)
an ear biter; Otodectes is the genus name of the ear mite of dogs and cats
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Anesthesia (n.)
a state without sensation
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Extraocular (adj.)
pertaining to outside the eye
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Ophthalmoscopy (n.)
to view the eye; i.e., the interior of the eye
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Otoacariasis (n.)
a condition of ear mites; actually any infestation of the ears with mites; a parasitic otitis
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Parasympatholytic (adj.)
pertaining to parasympathetic breakage; clinically refers to an agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses
