526 quiz 9

double vision, the perception of two images of a single object

inability to read, spell, and write words despite the ability to see and recognize letters

speech impairment caused by a lesion in the brain; characterized by lack of coordination and failure to arrange words properly

the preparation, study, and interpretation of an electromyogram, a graphic record of the contraction of a muscle as a result of electrical stimulation

inflammation of the brain

hernial protrusion of brain substance through a congenital or traumatic opening of the skull; craniocele

softening of the brain

inflammation of the brain and meninges

any disease of the brain

a group of neurologic disorders characterized by recurrent episodes of convulsive seizures, sensory disturbances, loss of consciousness, or all of these. an uncontrolled electrical discharge from the nerve cells of the cerebral cortex is common to all types of these.

an abnormal condition of increased pressure within the eye

paralysis of one side of the body

abnormally increased activity or motor function

farsightedness, an error of refraction in which the rays of light entering the eye are brought to a focus behind the retina

inflammation of the meninges

herniation of the meninges through a defect in the skull or vertebral column

a chronic disease of the central nervous system in which there is a progressive destruction of the myelin sheaths of the neurons. the resulting scar tissue interferes with the normal transmission of the nerve impulse

a disease characterized by muscle weakness and abnormal fatigue

inflammation of the bone marrow or spinal cord

radiographic examination of the spinal cord by injection of a radiopaque medium

nearsightedness, a defect in vision in which the rays of light entering the eye are brought to a focus in front of the retina

a chronic ailment involving sudden attacks of sleep that occur at intervals

pain along the course of a nerve

inflammation of a nerve

any disease of the nerves

paralysis of the legs and lower part of the body

a chronic nervous disease characterized by a fine, slowly spreading tremor, muscular weakness, rigidity, and often peculiar gate

paralysis of all four extremities

a separation of the retina from the back of the eye, usually resulting from a hole or tear in the retina

any disease of the retina

an acute, infectious eruption of vesicles, usually on the trunk of the body along a peripheral nerve

means pertaining to the mind-body relationship or having physical symptoms of emotional origin

refers to any major mental disorder characterized by a gross impairment in reality testing and often characterized by inappropriate mood and diminished impulse control

involves gross distortion of reality, disorganization and fragmentation of thought and emotional reaction, and withdrawal from social interaction

an impulse control disorder characterized by an uncontrollable urge to set fires

refers to a large category of psychiatric disorders in which the symptoms are distressing to the person, reality testing is within normal limits, behavior doesn't violate gross social norms, and there is no apparent cause

a persistent, irrational, intense fear of something specific, such as fear of fire, an activity, meeting strangers, or leaving the familiar setting of home

an intense, irrational fear of open spaces, characterized by marked fear of being alone or of being in public places where escape would be difficult or help might be unavailable

an eating disorder that's primarily seen in adolescent girls and is usually associated with emotional stress or conflict, such as anxiety, irritation, anger and fear; characterized by a prolonged refusal to eat, resulting in wasting, emotional disturbance concerning body image, and fear of becoming obese

a nervous condition characterized by chronic weakness, fatigue and sometimes exhaustion

characterized by withdrawal and impaired development in social interaction and communication

characterized by short attention span, poor communication and in some cases, hyperactivity

a progressive mental deterioration with several characteristics, including confusion, memory failure, disorientation, restlessness, and inability to carry out purposeful movement, the symptoms worsen with age

any surgical opening into the skull

surgical repair of the skull after surgery or injury to the skull

plastic surgery to repair a nerve or nerves

has several meanings: (1) release of a nerve sheath by cutting it longitudinally; (2) operative braking up of adhesions surrounding a nerve; (3) relief of tension on a nerve; and (4) disintegration of nerve tissue

agents that relieve pain without causing loss of consciousness

drugs often used as sedatives to produce a calming effect

used to relieve or prevent convulsions