sudden, abnormal surge of electrical activity in the brain, involuntary body movements
seizure
originating in the mind
psychogenic
sudden deficient supply of blood to the brain lasting a short time, symptoms similar to a stroke, but are temporary
transient ischemic attack (TIA)
tumor of the meninges
meningioma
bleeding between the pia mater and arachnoid layers of the meninges caused by a ruptured blood vessel.
subarachnoid hemorrage (SAH)
study of the nerves
neurology
spell the term for process of recording the electrical activity of the brain
electroencephalography
inflammation of the sciatic nerve, causing pain that travels from the buttock through the leg to the foot and toes
sciatica
pain in the nerves
neuralgia
fainting or sudden loss of consciousness caused by lack of blood supply to the cerebrum
syncope
pain in the head
cephalgia
chronic degenerative disease of the CNS; symptoms include resting tremors of the hands and feet, rigidity, expressionless face, ect
Parkinson Disease
study of the mind
psychology
interruption of blood supply to a region of the brain, depriving nerve cells in the affected area of oxygen and nutrients
stroke
paralysis from the waist down caused by damage to the lower level of the spinal cord
paraplegia
hernia of the meninges
meningocele
condition of paralysis of healf (of the body)
hemiplegia
radiographic imaging of the spinal cord
myelography
spell the term for record of electrical activity of the brain
electroencephalogram
small head
microcephalus
physician with additional training and experience in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders; can prescribe medications and direct therapy
psychiatrist
spell the terms for radiographic imaging of the blood vessels of the cerebrum
cerebral angiography
disease of the brain
encephalopathy
inflammation of many joints
polyarthritis
abnormal condition of the mind
psychosis
inflammation of many nerves
polyneuritis
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