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Abnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Arms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Aspiration: Removal of a sample of fluid and cells through a needle. Aspiration also re... See the entire definition of AspirationBlood sugar: Blood glucose. See also: High blood sugar; Low blood sugar. Brain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainBrain tumor: A benign or malignant growth in the brain. Primary brain tumors initially for... See the entire definition of Brain tumorBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingConvulsion: An abnormal, involuntary contraction of the muscles most typically seen with c... See the entire definition of ConvulsionCPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. CT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDrain: A device for removing fluid from a cavity or wound. A drain is typically a tube or ... See the entire definition of DrainEEG: Electroencephalogram. Electroencephalogram: A technique for studying the electrical currents within the brain. E... See the entire definition of ElectroencephalogramEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency department
Epilepsy (seizure disorder): When nerve cells in the brain fire electrical impulses... See the entire definition of EpilepsyFebrile: Feverish. Fever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverHead injury: Damage to any of the structures of the head as a result of trauma. While the ... See the entire definition of Head injuryIncontinence: The inability to control excretions, to hold urine in the bladder, or to kee... See the entire definition of IncontinenceIndicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryLimb: An arm or a leg. Low blood sugar: A low blood level of the sugar glucose. Also called hypoglycemia. Meningitis: Inflammation of the meninges, the three membranes that envelop the brain and t... See the entire definition of MeningitisMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMRI: Magnetic resonance imaging. Muscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleMuscular: Having to do with the muscles. Also, endowed with above average muscle developme... See the entire definition of MuscularNeurologist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of th... See the entire definition of Neurologist
Neurology: The medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders o... See the entire definition of NeurologyNurse: 1) A person trained, licensed, or skilled in nursing. 2) To feed an infant at the ... See the entire definition of NurseOutpatient: A patient who is not hospitalized, but instead comes to a physician?s office, ... See the entire definition of OutpatientPrimary 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 PrognosisPulse: The rhythmic dilation of an artery that results from beating of the heart. Pulse is... See the entire definition of PulseRecurrent: Appearing or occurring again. For example, a recurrent fever is a fever that ha... See the entire definition of RecurrentScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanSeizure: Uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain, which may produce a physical conv... See the entire definition of SeizureSeizure disorders: One of a great many medical conditions that are characterized by epis... See the entire definition of Seizure disordersSleep: The body's rest cycle. Spasticity: A state of increased tone of a muscle (and an increase in the deep tendon refl... See the entire definition of SpasticitySpinal tap: Also known as a lumbar puncture or "LP", a spinal tap is a procedure whereby ... See the entire definition of Spinal TapStatus epilepticus: An epileptic seizure that lasts more than 30 minutes; a constant or ... See the entire definition of Status epilepticusStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of Stress
Trauma: A physical or emotional injury. Tumor: An abnormal mass of tissue. Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be ... See the entire definition of TumorUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of Urine
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