Concussion Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Concussion article.
Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAmnesia: An impairment to or lack of memory. Antegrade amnesia refers to a lack of memory ... See the entire definition of AmnesiaAspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinAsymptomatic: Without symptoms. For example, an asymptomatic infection is an infection wit... See the entire definition of AsymptomaticBlurred vision: Lack of sharpness of vision with, as a result, the inability to see fine d... See the entire definition of Blurred visionBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainBrain swelling: See: Cerebral edema. Bruise: Injury of the soft tissues that results in breakage of the local capillaries and l... See the entire definition of BruiseBumps: The raised area of a bump or bruise results from blood leaking from these injured b... See the entire definition of BumpsCAT scan: Computerized axial tomography scan. CAT scanning is a painless X-ray test in whi... See the entire definition of CAT scanCognition: The process of knowing. Cognition includes both awareness and judgment. Cognitive: Having to do with thought, judgment, or knowledge. Concussion: A traumatic injury to soft tissue, usually the brain, as a result of a violent... See the entire definition of ConcussionCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanCuts: Severed skin. Washing a cut or scrape with soap and water and keeping it clean and d... See the entire definition of CutsCyst: A closed sac or capsule, usually filled with fluid or semisolid material. Diagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessEdema: The swelling of soft tissues as a result of excess fluid accumulation. Edema is oft... See the entire definition of EdemaEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentExacerbate: To make worse. For example, smoking may exacerbate lung disease. Fracture: A break in bone or cartilage. Although usually a result of trauma, a fracture ca... See the entire definition of FractureHead injury: Damage to any of the structures of the head as a result of trauma. While the ... See the entire definition of Head injuryHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHematoma: A localized swelling that is filled with blood caused by a break in the wall of ... See the entire definition of HematomaIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryIodine: An element in the diet that is essential for the manufacture of hormones by the th... See the entire definition of IodineLaceration: A cut. Leptomeningeal: Having to do with the leptomeninges, the two innermost layers of tissues t... See the entire definition of LeptomeningealLong-term memory: A system for permanently storing, managing, and retrieving information f... See the entire definition of Long-term memoryMedical history: 1. In clinical medicine, the patient's past and present which may ... See the entire definition of Medical historyMemory: 1. The ability to recover information about past events or knowledge. ... See the entire definition of MemoryMRI: Magnetic resonance imaging. Nausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNeurologist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of th... See the entire definition of NeurologistNeurology: The medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders o... See the entire definition of NeurologyNeurosurgeon: A physician who specializes in surgery on the brain and other parts of the n... See the entire definition of NeurosurgeonNose: The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, c... See the entire definition of NosePain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPlatelet: An irregular, disc-shaped element in the blood that assists in blood clotting.... See the entire definition of PlateletPrimary care: A patient's main source for regular medical care, ideally providing continui... See the entire definition of Primary carePrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPsychiatric: Pertaining to or within the purview of psychiatry, the medical specialty conc... See the entire definition of PsychiatricSaline: Relating to salt. As an adjective, "saline" means "salty, containing salt." As a n... See the entire definition of SalineScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanShort-term memory: A system for temporarily storing and managing information required to ... See the entire definition of Short-term memorySkull: The skull is a collection of bones which encase the brain and give form to the hea... See the entire definition of SkullSymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomSymptomatic: 1 With symptoms, as a symptomatic infection. 2 Characteristic o... See the entire definition of SymptomaticSyndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Topical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of TopicalTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Tylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Vomit: Matter from the stomach that has come up into and may be ejected beyond the mouth, ... See the entire definition of VomitWarfarin: An anticoagulant drug (brand names: Coumarin, Panwarfin, Sofarin) taken to prev... See the entire definition of Warfarin
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