Transient Ischemic Attack (Mini-Stroke) Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Transient Ischemic Attack (Mini-Stroke) article.
Abnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Amaurosis fugax: A symptom described as a shade coming down over the eye. A partial or com... See the entire definition of Amaurosis fugaxAnatomy: The study of human or animal form, by observation or examination of the living be... See the entire definition of AnatomyAnemia: The condition of having a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells or quantity ... See the entire definition of AnemiaAnterior: The front, as opposed to the posterior. The anterior surface of the heart is tow... See the entire definition of AnteriorAphasia: Literally, no speech. Aphasia may also be used to describe defects in spoken expr... See the entire definition of AphasiaArtery: A vessel that carries blood high in oxygen content away from the heart to the far... See the entire definition of ArteryAspirin: Once the Bayer trademark for acetylsalicylic acid, now the common name for this a... See the entire definition of AspirinAtherosclerosis: A process of progressive thickening and hardening of the walls of medium-... See the entire definition of AtherosclerosisAtherosclerotic: Pertaining to atherosclerosis, the process of progressive thickening and ... See the entire definition of AtheroscleroticAtrial: Pertaining to the atria, the upper chambers of the heart, as in atrial fibrillatio... See the entire definition of AtrialAtrial fibrillation: An abnormal and irregular heart rhythm in which electrical signals ar... See the entire definition of Atrial fibrillationBlood clot: A mass of coagulated blood. A blood clot can block a major blood vessel, causi... See the entire definition of Blood clotBlood clots: Blood that has been converted from a liquid to a solid state. Also called a t... See the entire definition of Blood clotsBlood count: The calculated number of white or red blood cells (WBCs or RBCs) in a cubic m... See the entire definition of Blood countBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainBroca's area: An area of the cerebral motor cortex in the frontal lobe of the brain that ... See the entire definition of Broca's areaCarotid: Pertaining to the carotid artery and the area near that key artery, which is loca... See the entire definition of CarotidCarotid artery: Either of the two key arteries located in the front of the neck, through w... See the entire definition of Carotid arteryCarotid endarterectomy: Endarterectomy (a surgical procedure designed to clean out materia... See the entire definition of Carotid endarterectomyCBC: A commonly used abbreviation in medicine that stands for complete blood count, a set... See the entire definition of CBCCerebellum: The portion of the brain that is in the back of the head, between the cerebrum... See the entire definition of CerebellumCerebrovascular: Pertaining to the blood vessels and, especially, the arteries that supply... See the entire definition of CerebrovascularCerebrovascular accident: The sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen whe... See the entire definition of Cerebrovascular accidentCholesterol: The most common type of steroid in the body. Cholesterol has a reputation for... See the entire definition of CholesterolCirculation: In medicine, the movement of fluid through the body in a regular or circuitou... See the entire definition of CirculationComplete blood count: A set values of the cellular (formed elements) of blood. These meas... See the entire definition of Complete blood countCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanCVA: Cerebrovascular accident. Diabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiagnosis: 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 DizzinessElectrocardiogram: A recording of the electrical activity of the heart. Abbreviated ECG an... See the entire definition of ElectrocardiogramEmbolus: A blockage or plug that obstructs a blood 'vessel. Examples of emboli are detache... See the entire definition of EmbolusEndarterectomy: An operation to clean out an artery and restore normal blood flow through ... See the entire definition of EndarterectomyFamily history: The family structure and relationships within the family, including inform... See the entire definition of Family historyFibrillation: In cardiology, an abnormal and erratic twitching of the heart muscle. Genetic: Having to do with genes and genetic Glucose: The simple sugar that is the chief source of energy. Glucose is found in the bloo... See the entire definition of GlucoseHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart attack: The death of heart muscle due to the loss of blood supply. The loss of bloo... See the entire definition of Heart attackHeart disease: Any disorder that affects the heart. Sometimes the term "heart disease" is ... See the entire definition of Heart diseaseHeart rate: The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually per minute. The heart rate ... See the entire definition of Heart rateHeart valves: There are four heart valves. All are one-way valves. Blood entering the ... See the entire definition of Heart valvesHemorrhage: Bleeding or the abnormal flow of blood. Hemorrhagic: Pertaining to bleeding or the abnormal flow of blood. High blood pressure: A repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg. Chro... See the entire definition of High blood pressureLeg: 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. Lipid: Another word for "fat." (Please see the various meanings of Fat.) A lipid is more f... See the entire definition of LipidLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveNeurologist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of th... See the entire definition of NeurologistOccipital: 1. Pertaining to the occiput, the back of head. Occlude: 1 To close, obstruct, or prevent the passage. To occlude an artery is to o... See the entire definition of OccludeOnset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of OnsetOphthalmic: Pertaining to the eye. For example, an ophthalmic ointment is designed for the... See the entire definition of OphthalmicOrgan: 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 OxygenParalysis: Loss of voluntary movement (motor function). Paralysis that affects only one mu... See the entire definition of ParalysisPlaque: 1. An semi-hardened accumulation of substances from fluids that bathe an a... See the entire definition of PlaquePosterior: The back or behind, as opposed to the anterior. Prescription: A physician's order for the preparation and administration of a drug or dev... See the entire definition of PrescriptionPrimary care: A patient's main source for regular medical care, ideally providing continui... See the entire definition of Primary carePrimary care provider: In insurance parlance, a physician who is chosen by or assigned to ... See the entire definition of Primary care providerPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisReferral: The recommendation of a medical or paramedical professional. If you get a refer... See the entire definition of ReferralRetina: The retina is the nerve layer that lines the back of the eye, senses light, and c... See the entire definition of RetinaRisk factor: Something that increases a person's chances of developing a disease. For exam... See the entire definition of Risk factorRule out: Term used in medicine, meaning to eliminate or exclude something from considera... See the entire definition of Rule outScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanSclerosis: Localized hardening of skin. Sclerosis is generally caused by underlying diseas... See the entire definition of SclerosisSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationSpinal cord: The major column of nerve tissue that is connected to the brain and lies with... See the entire definition of Spinal cordStenosis: A narrowing. For example, aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve in ... See the entire definition of StenosisStroke: The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood... See the entire definition of StrokeSurgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonThrombosis: The formation or presence of a blood clot in a blood vessel. The vessel may be... See the entire definition of ThrombosisTIA: Transient ischemic attack. tPA: See: Tissue plasminogen activator. Ultrasound: High-frequency sound waves. Ultra-sound waves can be bounced off tissues by us... See the entire definition of UltrasoundUnilateral: Having, or relating to, one side. For example, a unilateral rash is one that i... See the entire definition of UnilateralVascular: Relating to blood vessels. For example, the vascular system in the body includes... See the entire definition of VascularVertebral column: The 33 vertebrae that fit together to form a flexible, yet extraordinari... See the entire definition of Vertebral columnVessel: A tube in the body that carries fluids. Examples of vessels are blood vessels and ... See the entire definition of VesselWarfarin: An anticoagulant drug (brand names: Coumarin, Panwarfin, Sofarin) taken to prev... See the entire definition of Warfarin |
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