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Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenAneurysm: A localized widening (dilatation) of an artery, a vein, or the heart. At the poi... See the entire definition of AneurysmArms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Brain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainCell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellCerebrospinal fluid: A watery fluid that is continuously produced and absorbed and that fl... See the entire definition of Cerebrospinal fluidChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicCluster: In epidemiology, an aggregation of cases of a disease or another health-related c... See the entire definition of ClusterCluster headache: A distinctive episodic syndrome of headaches. The most common cluster he... See the entire definition of Cluster headacheCT 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 DiagnosisEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of FeverFlu: Short for influenza. The flu is caused by viruses that infect the respiratory tract w... See the entire definition of FluGiant cell arteritis: A serious disease characterized by inflammation of the walls of the ... See the entire definition of Giant cell arteritisHead injury: Damage to any of the structures of the head as a result of trauma. While the ... See the entire definition of Head injuryHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHemorrhage: Bleeding or the abnormal flow of blood. Ibuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryLumbar: Referring to the five lumbar vertebrae, the disks below them, and the correspondin... See the entire definition of LumbarLumbar puncture: A procedure in which cerebrospinal fluid is removed from the spinal canal... See the entire definition of Lumbar punctureMeningitis: Inflammation of the meninges, the three membranes that envelop the brain and t... See the entire definition of MeningitisMigraine: Usually, periodic attacks of headaches on one or both sides of the head. These ... See the entire definition of MigraineMigraine headache: The most common type of vascular headache involving abnormal sensitivit... See the entire definition of Migraine headacheMRI: Magnetic resonance imaging. Nausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNeurosurgeon: A physician who specializes in surgery on the brain and other parts of the n... See the entire definition of NeurosurgeonOnset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of OnsetPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPrimary 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 PrognosisRadiation: 1. Rays of energy. Gamma rays and X-rays are two of the types of energy ... See the entire definition of RadiationReferral: The recommendation of a medical or paramedical professional. If you get a refer... See the entire definition of ReferralScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanSkull: The skull is a collection of bones which encase the brain and give form to the hea... See the entire definition of SkullSpinal cord: The major column of nerve tissue that is connected to the brain and lies with... See the entire definition of Spinal cordSpinal tap: Also known as a lumbar puncture or "LP", a spinal tap is a procedure whereby ... See the entire definition of Spinal TapStage: As regards cancer, the extent of a cancer, especially whether the disease has spre... See the entire definition of StageStress: In a medical or biological context stress is a physical, mental, or emotional fact... See the entire definition of StressSubarachnoid: Literally, beneath the arachnoid, the middle of three membranes that cover t... See the entire definition of SubarachnoidSubarachnoid hemorrhage: A bleeding into the subarachnoid, the space between the arachnoid... See the entire definition of Subarachnoid hemorrhageSymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomTemporal: 1. Pertaining to time, limited in time, temporary, or transient. Tension: 1) The pressure within a vessel, such as blood pressure: the pressure within t... See the entire definition of TensionTylenol: See: Acetaminophen. Urine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of Urine |
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