The Brain Flashcards
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Define:
Brain hemorrhage
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a type of stroke. It’s caused by an artery in the brain bursting and causing localized bleeding in the surrounding tissues. This bleeding kills brain cells.
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Q
Define:
Epilepsy
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a neurological disorder of the central nervous system associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
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Q
Define:
Cerebral Aneurysm
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A bulging, weak area in the wall of an artery that supplies blood to the brain. In most cases, a brain aneurysm causes no symptoms and goes unnoticed. In rare cases, the brain aneurysm ruptures, releasing blood into the skull and causing a stroke.
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Q
Define:
Subdural Hematoma
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A collection of blood on the surface of the brain.
