The Nervous System Abbreviations Flashcards

1
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ALS

A

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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2
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ANS

A

autonomic nervous system

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3
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CNS

A

central nervous system

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4
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CP

A

cerebral palsy

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5
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CSF

A

cerebrospinal fluid

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6
Q

CVA

A

cerebrovascular accident

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7
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CVD

A

cerebrovascular disease

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8
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EEG

A

electroencephalogram, electroencephalography

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9
Q

HA

A

headache

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10
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ICP

A

intracranial pressure

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11
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LP

A

lumbar puncture

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12
Q

MS

A

multiple sclerosis

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13
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PET

A

positron emission tomography

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14
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PNS

A

peripheral nervous system

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15
Q

SCI

A

spinal cord injury

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16
Q

TBI

A

traumatic brain injury

17
Q

TIA

A

transient ischemic attack