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hydrocephalus
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the brain.
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Alzheimer disease
Gradual and progressive mental deterioration (dementia), personality changes, and impairment of daily function.
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epilepsy
Chronic brain disorder marked by seizure.
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multiple sclerosis
Destruction of the myelin sheath.
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palsy
Paralysis (partial or complete loss of motor function)
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Parkinson disease
Degeneration of neurons in the basal ganglion, occurring in the later life and leading to tremors, weakness of muscles and slowness of movement.
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Tourette syndrome
Involuntary, spasmodic, twitching movements; uncontrollable vocal sounds; and inappropriate words.
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herpes zoster (shingles)
Viral infection affecting peripheral nerves.
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meningitis
Inflammation of the meninges.
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human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
brain disease and dementia occurring with AIDS.
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brain tumour
Abnormal growth of brain tissue and meninges.
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cerebral concussion
Clears in 24 hours; type of traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head.
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cerebral contussion
Bruising of brain tissue as a result of direct trauma to the head.
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cerebro vascular accident (CVA)
- Disruption in the normal blood supply to the brain; stroke.
- CVA -> stroke -> infarction (necrosis) -> stroke TIA
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migraine
Severe recurring, unilateral, vascular headache.
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