Periodic Limb Movement Disorder Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Periodic Limb Movement Disorder article.
Aging: The process of becoming older, a process that is genetically determined and environ... See the entire definition of AgingAmitriptyline: An antidepressant medication. In some patients with depression, abnormal l... See the entire definition of AmitriptylineAnemia: The condition of having a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells or quantity ... See the entire definition of AnemiaAnkle: The ankle joint is complex. It is made up of two joints: the true ankle joint and ... See the entire definition of AnkleAnticonvulsant: A medication used to control (prevent) seizures (convulsions) or stop an o... See the entire definition of AnticonvulsantAntidepressants: Anything, and especially a drug, used to prevent or treat depression. Apnea: The absence of breathing (respiration). Arms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Benzodiazepines: A class of drugs that act as tranquilizers and are commonly used in the t... See the entire definition of BenzodiazepinesBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicContraction: The tightening and shortening of a muscle. Cure: 1. To heal, to make well, to restore to good health. 2. A time withou... See the entire definition of CureDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiabetes mellitus: Better known just as "diabetes" -- a chronic disease associated with ab... See the entire definition of Diabetes mellitusDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDopamine: An important neurotransmitter (messenger) in the brain. Elavil: See: Amitriptyline. Epilepsy (seizure disorder): When nerve cells in the brain fire electrical impulses... See the entire definition of EpilepsyHemoglobin: The oxygen-carrying pigment and predominant protein in the red blood cells. He... See the entire definition of HemoglobinHormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activit... See the entire definition of HormoneInjure: To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emotional sense. Fr... See the entire definition of InjureInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryInsomnia: The perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality sleep due to a number ... See the entire definition of InsomniaInternal medicine: The medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment ... See the entire definition of Internal medicineIron: An essential mineral. Iron is necessary for the transport of oxygen (via hemoglobin ... See the entire definition of IronKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyKnee: The knee is a joint which has three parts. The thigh bone (the femur) meets the lar... See the entire definition of KneeLab test: A test that is done in the laboratory where the appropriate equipment, supplies,... See the entire definition of Lab testLeg: In popular usage, the part of the body from the top of the thigh down to the foot, an... See the entire definition of LegLimb: An arm or a leg. Medical school: A school with a curriculum leading to a medical degree. The mission of eve... See the entire definition of Medical schoolMetabolic: Relating to metabolism, the whole range of biochemical processes that occur wit... See the entire definition of MetabolicMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleMyoclonus: A condition of abnormal contraction of muscles or portions of muscles. Narcolepsy: A neurological disorder that is marked by the recurrent, sudden, uncontrollabl... See the entire definition of NarcolepsyNeurological: Having to do with the nerves or the nervous system as, for example, a neurol... See the entire definition of NeurologicalNeurologist: 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 NeurologyNeurotransmitter: A chemical that is released from a nerve cell which thereby transmits an... See the entire definition of NeurotransmitterOrgan: A relatively independent part of the body that carries out one or more special func... See the entire definition of OrganOxygen: The odorless gas that is present in the air and necessary to maintain life. Oxygen... See the entire definition of OxygenPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPain management: The process of providing medical care that alleviates or reduces pain. Mi... See the entire definition of Pain managementPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPolysomnography: Continuous recording of specific physiologic variables during sleep. Poly... See the entire definition of PolysomnographyRemission: Disappearance of the signs and symptoms of cancer or other disease. A remission... See the entire definition of RemissionRestless legs: See: Restless leg syndrome. Rule out: Term used in medicine, meaning to eliminate or exclude something from considera... See the entire definition of Rule outSedative: A drug that calms a patient, easing agitation and permitting sleep. Sedatives ge... See the entire definition of SedativeSleep: The body's rest cycle. Sleep apnea: The temporary stoppage of breathing during sleep, often resulting in daytime ... See the entire definition of Sleep apneaSleep disorders: Any disorder that affects, disrupts, or involves sleep. The most common... See the entire definition of Sleep disordersSpinal cord: The major column of nerve tissue that is connected to the brain and lies with... See the entire definition of Spinal cordSpinal cord injury: Trauma or damage to the spinal cord, the major column of nerve tissue ... See the entire definition of Spinal cord injurySubstance: 1. Material with particular features. Syndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Therapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Thyroid: 1. The thyroid gland. Also, pertaining to the thyroid gland. 2. A p... See the entire definition of ThyroidThyroid hormone: A chemical substance made by the thyroid gland for export into the bloods... See the entire definition of Thyroid hormoneTricyclic antidepressants: One of a class of medications used to treat depression. The tri... See the entire definition of Tricyclic antidepressantsTumor: An abnormal mass of tissue. Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be ... See the entire definition of TumorUremia: The presence of excessive amounts of urea in the blood, which may be a sign of ki... See the entire definition of UremiaUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of Urine |
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