Tourette's Syndrome Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Tourette's Syndrome article.
Abdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Anxiety: A feeling of apprehension and fear, characterized by physical symptoms such as pa... See the entire definition of AnxietyArms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A disorder in which a person is unable to contro... See the entire definition of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorderAutoimmune: Pertaining to autoimmunity, a misdirected immune response that occurs when the... See the entire definition of AutoimmuneAutosomal: Pertaining to a chromosome that is not a sex chromosome. People normally have 2... See the entire definition of AutosomalAutosomal dominant: A pattern of inheritance in which an affected individual has one copy ... See the entire definition of Autosomal dominantBasal ganglia: A region of the base of the brain that consists of three clusters of neuron... See the entire definition of Basal gangliaBehavior therapy: A treatment program that involves substituting desirable behavior respon... See the entire definition of Behavior therapyBenzodiazepines: A class of drugs that act as tranquilizers and are commonly used in the t... See the entire definition of BenzodiazepinesBipolar disorder: A mood disorder sometimes called manic-depressive illness or manic-depr... See the entire definition of Bipolar disorderBotulinum toxin: A toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that is th... See the entire definition of Botulinum toxinBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of Brain
Breathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCardiovascular: Relating to the circulatory system, which comprises the heart and blood ve... See the entire definition of CardiovascularChorea: Ceaseless rapid complex body movements that look well coordinated and purposeful ... See the entire definition of ChoreaChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicClinical trials: Trials to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of medications or medical... See the entire definition of Clinical trialsCluster: In epidemiology, an aggregation of cases of a disease or another health-related c... See the entire definition of ClusterCo-morbid: Pertaining to two or more disorders simultaneously. Complication: In medicine, an unanticipated problem that arises following, and is a result... See the entire definition of ComplicationContraindication: A condition which makes a particular treatment or procedure potentially ... See the entire definition of ContraindicationDepression: An illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts and that affects the way... See the entire definition of DepressionDiagnosis: 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. DSM-IV: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition, the officia... See the entire definition of DSM-IVDyskinesia: The presence of involuntary movements, such as the choreaform movements seen i... See the entire definition of DyskinesiaEssential: In medicine, of unknown cause, as in essential hypertension (high blood pressur... See the entire definition of Essential
Evolution: The continuing process of change. Exacerbate: To make worse. For example, smoking may exacerbate lung disease. Familial: A condition that tends to occur more often in family members than is expected by... See the entire definition of FamilialFatigue: A condition characterized by a lessened capacity for work and reduced efficiency ... See the entire definition of FatigueGene: The basic biological unit of heredity. A segment of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) need... See the entire definition of GeneGenetic: Having to do with genes and genetic Guided imagery: An alternative medicine technique in which patients use their imagination ... See the entire definition of Guided imageryHerbal: 1. An adjective, referring to herbs, as in an herbal tea. Heredity: The genetic transmission of characteristics from parent to child. Hyperactivity: A higher than normal level of activity. An organ can be described as hyper... See the entire definition of HyperactivityImagery: Both a mental process (as in imagining) and a wide variety of procedures used in... See the entire definition of ImageryImmune: Protected against infection, usually by the presence of antibodies. Incidence: The frequency with which something, such as a disease or trait, appears in a pa... See the entire definition of IncidenceIndication: 1. In medicine, a condition which makes a particular treatment or proce... See the entire definition of IndicationInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of Infection
Inheritance: The transmission of a gene from parent to child. The pattern of inheritance i... See the entire definition of InheritanceInvoluntary: Done other than in accordance with the conscious will of the individual. The ... See the entire definition of InvoluntaryItching: An uncomfortable sensation in the skin that feels as if something is crawling on ... See the entire definition of ItchingMedical school: A school with a curriculum leading to a medical degree. The mission of eve... See the entire definition of Medical schoolMortality: A fatal outcome or, in one word, death. The word "mortality" is derived from "m... See the entire definition of MortalityMortality rate: A death rate. There are a number of different types of mortality rates as,... See the entire definition of Mortality rateMotor: Something that produces or refers to motion. For example, a motor neuron is a nerve... See the entire definition of MotorMouth: 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 MuscleNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNeurology: The medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders o... See the entire definition of NeurologyObsessive-compulsive disorder: A psychiatric disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts... See the entire definition of Obsessive-compulsive disorderOCD: 1. Obsessive-compulsive disorder; 2. Osteochondritis dissecans. Onset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of Onset
PANDAS: An acronym for Pediatric Autoimmune Disorders Associa... See the entire definition of PANDASPediatric: Pertaining to children. Penetrance: The likelihood that a given gene will result in disease. Perinatal: Pertaining to the period immediately before and after birth. The perinatal peri... See the entire definition of PerinatalPregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPrevalence: The proportion of individuals in a population having a disease or characterist... See the entire definition of PrevalencePrognosis: 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 PsychiatricRecurrence: The return of a sign, symptom, or disease after a remission. The reappearance ... See the entire definition of RecurrenceReferral: The recommendation of a medical or paramedical professional. If you get a refer... See the entire definition of ReferralSedative: A drug that calms a patient, easing agitation and permitting sleep. Sedatives ge... See the entire definition of SedativeSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationShoulder: A structure made up of two main bones: the scapula (shoulder blade) and the hume... See the entire definition of ShoulderSleep: The body's rest cycle. Sleep disorders: Any disorder that affects, disrupts, or involves sleep. The most common... See the entire definition of Sleep disorders
Stereotactic: Referring to precise positioning in three-dimensional space. For example, bi... See the entire definition of StereotacticStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySydenham chorea: An acute neurologic disorder that emerges several months following a str... See the entire definition of Sydenham choreaSymptomatic: 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. Tardive dyskinesia: A neurological syndrome characterized by repetitive, involuntary, purp... See the entire definition of Tardive dyskinesiaTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Throat: The throat is the anterior (front) portion of the neck beginning at the back of th... See the entire definition of ThroatTic: A repetitive movement that is difficult, if not impossible, to control. Tics can af... See the entire definition of TicTic disorder: A disorder characterized by the presence of tics. If both motor and vocal t... See the entire definition of Tic disorderTiredness: See: Tired. Torticollis: The most common of the focal dystonias, a state of excessive or inadequate mu... See the entire definition of TorticollisTourette syndrome: A tic disorder characterized by the presence of chronic vocal and motor... See the entire definition of Tourette syndromeToxin: A poison produced by certain animals, plants, or bacteria.
Transcranial: Through the cranium. As, for example, in transcranial magnetic stimulation. Transcranial magnetic stimulation: Abbreviated TMS. A non-invasive technique that consists... See the entire definition of Transcranial magnetic stimulationTrigger: Something that either sets off a disease in people who are genetically predispose... See the entire definition of TriggerVoluntary: Done in accordance with the conscious will of the individual. The opposite of i... See the entire definition of VoluntaryWeight loss: Weight loss is a decrease in body weight resulting from either voluntary (die... See the entire definition of Weight loss
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