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ganglions
A group of nerve cell bodies that are found outside of the spinal cord and brain
Conjunctivitis
Inflammation of the membrane covering the surface of the eye
brain and brain stem
The Cranial Nerves are string-like groups of nerves coming off of the:
2,3,4, and 6
The Optic (sight), Oculomotor (eye movement), Trochlear (pulley-like), and Abducens (to draw away) Nerves all innervate the eye in some way. These are referred to as Cranial Nerves _________________ (OOOTTAFAGVAH):
medulla oblongata
The area of the brain responsible for respiration, heart rate, and smooth muscle control of our blood vessels is the
nerves
The cord-like (string-like) structures that carry bio-electrical impulses from one part of the body to another
lacrimal glands
The glands that produce fluids to keep the eye moist; also called tear glands.
pre-senile dementia
The medical term Alzheimer's or Pick's Disease refers to:
spinal cord
The structure that conducts nerve impulses to and from the brain and serves as a reflex center for some sensory information without input from the brain is the
hydrocephalus
a condition caused by an increased amount of cerebral spinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain
cerebral palsy
a condition characterized by brain damage and lack of muscle control and partial paralysis
oculomycosis
abnormal condition of the eye caused by a fungus
paranoia
abnormal thinking or reasoning
hearing
acous and audi/o
neurosis
agnostic term for an emotional disorder characterized by the use of ineffective skills for coping with anxiety or inner conflict
Retinitis Pigmentosa
animal tracks
cerebral thrombosis
blood clot in the brain
hematoma
blood swelling or tumor
encephalo
brain
cerebral contusion
bruising of brain tissue
miotic eye drops
cause the eyes pupil to constrict
aural atresia
closure of the outer auditory or hearing canal
cataract
clouding of the lens of the eye
glaucoma
cloudy vision
Encephaloangioclerosis
condition of hardening of the brain's blood vessels
brain damage around the time of birth
cp
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
degenerative disorder of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem
Multiple Scelerosis
destroys myelin sheaths on some neurons , causing impulses to stop moving
labyrinthitis
diagnostic term ot/itis interna can also be called
phreno
diaphragm; mind
dysphasia
difficulty speaking
cns, pns, ans
divisions of the nervous systems
cerumen
ear wax
transient ischemic attack
eficient supply of blood to the brain for a short time
master body systems
endocrine system & the nervous systems
lens
eye structure that lies directly behind the pupil and iris
Palpebr/itis and Blepharo/ptosis
eyelid inflammation and eyelid drooping
bell's palsy
facial paralysis or palsy
hyperopia
farsightedness
photophobia
fear of light
syncope
feeling faint
esthesio
feeling or sensation
chalazion cyst
hailstone sac of eyelid
hemi and semi
half
semicircular canals
he structure in the inner ear that contains balance receptors and endolymph
neuritis and neuralgia
inflamed nerves and pain in the nerves
myringitis
inflammation of eardrum
encephalitis
inflammation of the brain
keratitis
inflammation of the cornea
blepharitis
inflammation of the eyelid
poliomyelitis
inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord
dacryocystitis
inflammation of the tear sac
retina
inner layer of the eye with the vision receptors
ophthalmoscope
instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
electroencephalograph
instrument used to record electrical activity of the brain
cerebrovascular accident
interruption of blood supply to the brain caused by cerebral hemorrhage
ataxia
lack of gross motor balance
ossicles
malleus, incus, stapes
e eye chart
measures visual acuity
phrenopathy
mental disease
mento
mind/mental
conjunctiva
mucous membrane lining the inner eyelids & globe eyeball
Neurofibromatosis
multiple fiber-like nerve tumors
tetanus
muscle spasms of body caused by bacteria Clostridium tetani toxins
dilate pupils
mydriatic drops are used for
myoptic
nearsighted
neurasthenia
nerve weakness
chalazion
obstruction of an oil gland of the eyelid
optician
one who is skilled in filling prescriptions for lenses
sclera
outer hard layer of the eye
cephalodynia
pain in the head
quadriplegia
paralysis of all four limbs
voice loss, sphincter problems, falls and paralysis
parkinson's characteristics in some
latrogenic
physician caused
ophthalmologist
physician who studies and treats diseases of the eye
septicemia
poison in the blood
echoencephalography
procedure of recording brain structures by use of sound
four and monster
quadri and terato
tetraplegia
quadriplegia
coma
sleep like
paresis
slight paralysis
encephalomalacia
softening of the brain
optometrist
specialist in measuring sight
phaso
speech
myelitis
spinal cord inflammation
opisthotonos
tension that bends back and head backward
cerebrum
the largest region of the brain
psychiatry
the procedure or process of treating or curing the mind
psychology
the process or procedure of the science or study of the mind
cat scan
the use of a computer to produce a series of images of the tissues of the brain at any desired depth
Schizophrenia
thought deterioration and lack of social functioning before 45 Y/O
meninges
three protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord
concussion
to shake violently
panplegia
total paralysis
rough swollen eye lesions
trach/oma refers to a chlamydial (to cloak) infection causing
shunt
tube implanted in the body to redirect the flow of a fluid
neuroma
tumor made up of nerve (cells)
shingles
viral disease that affects the peripheral nerves and causes blisters on the skin that follow the course of the affected nerves
increased appetite
what is not a sign of brain concussion
anesthesia
without feeling or sensation