Sleepwalking Glossary of Terms
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Abate: To lessen or decrease. For example, after a boil is lanced, the pus can drain and t... See the entire definition of AbateAbnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Allergy: A misguided reaction to foreign substances by the immune system, the body system ... See the entire definition of AllergyAntidepressants: Anything, and especially a drug, used to prevent or treat depression. Antihistamines: Drugs that combat the histamine released during an allergic reaction by bl... See the entire definition of AntihistaminesAnxiety: A feeling of apprehension and fear, characterized by physical symptoms such as pa... See the entire definition of AnxietyApnea: The absence of breathing (respiration). Arms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Asthma: A common lung disorder in which inflammation causes the bronchi to swell and narro... See the entire definition of AsthmaAutonomic nervous system: A part of the nervous system that regulates key involuntary func... See the entire definition of Autonomic nervous systemBedwetting: Involuntary urination in bed. Bedwetting is called "enuresis," from the Gree... See the entire definition of BedwettingBenzodiazepines: A class of drugs that act as tranquilizers and are commonly used in the t... See the entire definition of BenzodiazepinesBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDifferential diagnosis: The process of weighing the probability of one disease versus that... See the entire definition of Differential diagnosis
EEG: Electroencephalogram. Epilepsy (seizure disorder): When nerve cells in the brain fire electrical impulses... See the entire definition of EpilepsyEsophagus: The tube that connects the pharynx (throat) with the stomach. The esophagus lie... See the entire definition of EsophagusEssential: In medicine, of unknown cause, as in essential hypertension (high blood pressur... See the entire definition of EssentialExcessive daytime sleepiness: A neurological disorder in which there is a sudden recurrent... See the entire definition of Excessive daytime sleepinessFear of the dark: Pathological fear of the dark, an abnormal and persistent dread of the d... See the entire definition of Fear of the darkFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverGastroesophageal: Pertaining to both the stomach and the esophagus, as in the gastroesopha... See the entire definition of GastroesophagealGastroesophageal reflux: The return of stomach contents back up into the esophagus This fr... See the entire definition of Gastroesophageal refluxGenetic: Having to do with genes and genetic Headache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHippocrates: (c.460-377BC) Great Greek physician on the Mediterranean island of Cos, who f... See the entire definition of HippocratesHypnosis: A part of healing from ancient times. The induction of trance states and the use... See the entire definition of HypnosisImagery: Both a mental process (as in imagining) and a wide variety of procedures used in... See the entire definition of Imagery
Incidence: The frequency with which something, such as a disease or trait, appears in a pa... See the entire definition of IncidenceIncontinence: The inability to control excretions, to hold urine in the bladder, or to kee... See the entire definition of IncontinenceIncontinence of urine: Inability to hold urine in the bladder. This is due to failure of v... See the entire definition of Incontinence of urineInjury: 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 medicineLeg: In popular usage, the part of the body from the top of the thigh down to the foot, an... See the entire definition of LegMagnesium: A mineral involved in many processes in the body including nerve signaling, the... See the entire definition of MagnesiumMagnesium deficiency: Can occur due to inadequate intake or impaired intestinal absorption... See the entire definition of Magnesium deficiencyMedical school: A school with a curriculum leading to a medical degree. The mission of eve... See the entire definition of Medical schoolMemory: 1. The ability to recover information about past events or knowledge. ... See the entire definition of MemoryMenstruation: The periodic blood that flows as a discharge from the uterus. Also called me... See the entire definition of MenstruationMetabolism: The whole range of biochemical processes that occur within a living organism. ... See the entire definition of MetabolismMultiple personality disorder: A neurosis in which the personality becomes dissociated int... See the entire definition of Multiple personality disorderNeurologist: 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 NeurologyNHLBI: Stands for the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, one of the National Insti... See the entire definition of NHLBINIH: National Institutes of Health. Non-rapid eye movement sleep: NREM (non-rapid eye movement) sleep is dreamless sleep. Dur... See the entire definition of Non-rapid eye movement sleepNREM sleep: NREM (non-rapid eye movement) sleep is dreamless sleep. During NREM, the brai... See the entire definition of NREM sleepObstructive sleep apnea (OSA): Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder characterized by brief ... See the entire definition of Obstructive sleep apneaPanic: A sudden strong feeling of fear that prevents reasonable thought or action. The wor... See the entire definition of PanicPediatric: Pertaining to children. Pediatrics: The field of medicine that is concerned with the health of infants, children, ... See the entire definition of PediatricsPersonality disorder: A disorder characterized by the chronic use of mechanisms of coping ... See the entire definition of Personality disorderPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPhysiologic: Something that is normal, that is due neither to anything pathologic nor sign... See the entire definition of PhysiologicPregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPsychiatric: Pertaining to or within the purview of psychiatry, the medical specialty conc... See the entire definition of PsychiatricPsychosis: In the general sense, a mental illness that markedly interferes with a person'... See the entire definition of Psychosis
Puberty: Adolescence, the period in which the human body first becomes capable of reproduc... See the entire definition of PubertyRecur: To occur again; to return. For example, a symptom, sign, or disease can recur. Recurrence: The return of a sign, symptom, or disease after a remission. The reappearance ... See the entire definition of RecurrenceReflux: The term used when liquid backs up into the esophagus from the stomach. Resolution: In genetics, the degree of molecular detail on a physical map of DNA. Resoluti... See the entire definition of ResolutionRespiratory: Having to do with respiration. Restless 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 outSeizure: Uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain, which may produce a physical conv... See the entire definition of SeizureSleep: 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 disordersSleepwalking: Purposeful moving, usually but not always including walking, while in a deep... See the entire definition of SleepwalkingSomnambulism: Sleepwalking. Purposeful moving, usually but not always including walking, ... See the entire definition of SomnambulismStage: As regards cancer, the extent of a cancer, especially whether the disease has spre... See the entire definition of Stage
Stomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachStool: The solid matter that is discharged in a bowel movement. Stress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressSweating: The act of secreting fluid from the skin by the sweat (sudoriferous) glands. The... See the entire definition of SweatingSyndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Therapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Toddler: A young child who is learning to walk with short unsteady steps. The word toddle ... See the entire definition of ToddlerTricyclic antidepressants: One of a class of medications used to treat depression. The tri... See the entire definition of Tricyclic antidepressantsTrigger: Something that either sets off a disease in people who are genetically predispose... See the entire definition of TriggerUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of Urine
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