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chapter 9 nervous system

  1. cerebrum
    largest part of brain, left right hemisphere
  2. synapse
    a structure that permits a neuron to pass an electrical or chemical signal to another cell
  3. meninges
    system of membranes which envelops the central nervous system
  4. cerebro
    brain
  5. encephalo
    brain
  6. hydro
    water
  7. myleo
    spinal cord, bone marrow
  8. neuro
    nerve
  9. spino
    spine
  10. -cele
    hernia
  11. -estheia
    sensation
  12. -phasia
    speech
  13. -plegia
    paralysis
  14. CSF
    cerebro spinal fluid
  15. LP
    Lumbar Puncture, measure pressure
  16. epidural
    spinal injection
  17. local anesthesia
    sq
  18. general anesthesia
    completly out
  19. EEG
    elctrocephelagram
  20. MRI
    magnetic resonace imaging
  21. PET
    positron emission test
  22. Sx
    symptos
  23. Hx
    history
  24. Dx
    dianosis
  25. Rx
    treatment/ meds
  26. Tx
    treatment
  27. PCA
    pt controled analgesia
  28. diaphram
    largest muscle, controls breathing
  29. Menegitis
    Baterial (worse), viral 
  30. hydrocephalsis
    water on brain
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