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syncope
loss of consciousness due to a ladk of blood supply to the brain
iritis
inflammation of the iris
neuritis
inflammation of the nerves
polyneuritis
inflammation of many nerves
lumbar puncture
a spinal tap, insertion of a needle into the subarachnoid space, usually between the 3rd and 4th vertebrae, to withdrawl spinal fluid
craniotomy
incision into the skull to provide access to the brain
nyctalopia
impaired or inadequate vision at night; commonly called night blindness
cephalgia
pain in the head, headache
bell palsy
weakness or paralysis of the muscles of one side of the face
encephalitis
inflammation of the brain
ALS
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
ANS
autonomic nervous system
CNS
central nervous system
CP
cerberal palsy
CSF
cerbrospinal fluid
CVA
cerebrovascular accident
EEG
electroencephalography
HD
huntington disease
ICP
intracranial pressure
LP
lumbar Puncture
MS
multiple sclerosis
PEG
pheumoencephalography
PNS
peripheral nervous system
PPS
postpolio syndrome
SNS
somatic nervous system
TENS
transcutaneous electrical nervous stimulation
TIA
transient ischemic attack
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Week 11
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2012-12-10T14:58:06Z
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