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Medical Terminology: Nervous System Part 5

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This deck covers key medical terms and diagnostic procedures related to the nervous system, including various types of headaches, nerve conditions, imaging techniques, and medications.

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Define: Tension Headache

A common type of headache characterized by a dull, aching sensation and tightness or pressure across the forehead or back of the head and neck. After a stressful week, she developed a tension headache that lasted for days.
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Definition
Define: Tension Headache
A common type of headache characterized by a dull, aching sensation and tightness or pressure across the forehead or back of the head and neck. After ...
Define: Neuralgia
Intense, typically intermittent pain along the course of a nerve, often caused by irritation or damage to the nerve. She was prescribed medication to ...
Define: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A condition caused by compression of the median nerve as it travels through the wrist, leading to pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. Af...
Define: Sciatica
Pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which runs down one or both legs, typically caused by a herniated disk or bone spur. She felt ...
Define: Electroencephalogram (EEG)
A test that measures electrical activity in the brain, often used to diagnose conditions such as epilepsy and sleep disorders. The neurologist ordered...
Define: Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
A medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body, often used to detect injuries or abnormalities. Th...
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Medical Terminology: Nervous System Part 5
TermDefinition
Define: Tension Headache
A common type of headache characterized by a dull, aching sensation and tightness or pressure across the forehead or back of the head and neck. After a stressful week, she developed a tension headache that lasted for days.
Define: Neuralgia
Intense, typically intermittent pain along the course of a nerve, often caused by irritation or damage to the nerve. She was prescribed medication to manage her neuralgia after the surgery.
Define: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A condition caused by compression of the median nerve as it travels through the wrist, leading to pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm. After years of typing, he developed carpal tunnel syndrome and needed surgery.
Define: Sciatica
Pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which runs down one or both legs, typically caused by a herniated disk or bone spur. She felt a sharp pain in her leg due to sciatica after lifting a heavy object.
Define: Electroencephalogram (EEG)
A test that measures electrical activity in the brain, often used to diagnose conditions such as epilepsy and sleep disorders. The neurologist ordered an electroencephalogram (EEG) to evaluate her seizures.
Define: Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
A medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body, often used to detect injuries or abnormalities. The emergency room performed a computed tomography (CT) scan to check for internal bleeding.
Define: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
A medical imaging technique that uses strong magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of organs and tissues in the body. She underwent an MRI to assess her brain for any abnormalities.
Define: Functional MRI (fMRI)
A type of MRI that measures and maps brain activity by detecting changes in blood flow. Researchers used functional MRI (fMRI) to study brain activity during cognitive tasks.
Define: Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan
An imaging test that helps reveal how your tissues and organs are functioning by using a radioactive substance and a special camera. The oncologist recommended a positron emission tomography (PET) scan to evaluate cancer spread.
Define: Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
A medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the lower back to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic testing. The doctor performed a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) to test for meningitis.
Define: Nerve Conduction Study (NCS)
A test that measures the speed and strength of signals traveling in the nerves, often used to diagnose nerve damage or dysfunction. The neurologist ordered a nerve conduction study (NCS) to assess her symptoms.
Define: Electromyography (EMG)
A diagnostic procedure that assesses the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them by measuring electrical activity. He underwent an electromyography (EMG) to investigate his muscle weakness.
Define: Evoked Potentials
Tests that measure the electrical activity in the brain in response to stimuli, used to assess the function of sensory pathways. The neurologist conducted evoked potentials to check for nerve pathway issues.
Define: Cerebral Angiography
An imaging technique used to visualize the blood vessels in the brain by injecting a contrast dye and taking X-rays. The procedure known as cerebral angiography revealed a blockage in the artery.
Define: Myelography
A diagnostic imaging procedure that uses X-rays or CT scans to visualize the spinal cord and nerve roots after injecting contrast dye into the spinal canal. Myelography was performed to investigate her back pain and nerve compression.
Define: Neuropsychological Testing
A comprehensive evaluation of cognitive, behavioral, and emotional functioning, often used to diagnose brain disorders. The psychologist conducted neuropsychological testing to assess her cognitive abilities.
Define: Anticonvulsant
A type of medication used to prevent or treat seizures and epilepsy by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain. He was prescribed an anticonvulsant to control his seizure episodes.
Define: Antiepileptic Drug
Medications used to treat epilepsy and prevent seizures by altering the electrical activity in the brain. She takes an antiepileptic drug daily to manage her condition.
Define: Levodopa
A medication commonly used to treat Parkinson's disease by replenishing dopamine levels in the brain. His doctor increased the dose of levodopa to improve his movement symptoms.
Define: Dopamine Agonist
A class of medications that mimic the action of dopamine in the brain, often used to treat Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. The neurologist recommended a dopamine agonist to help manage his symptoms.