| A | B |
|---|
| hemiplegia | paralysis on the R or L side of the body |
| paraplegia | paralysis on the lower part of the body. |
| quadriplegia | paralysis of all four extremities. |
| apraxia | movements and behavior are not purposeful |
| neurathenia | nervous exhaustion |
| syncope | fainting |
| ataxia | no coordination, unsteadiness |
| hydrocephalus | Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the brain |
| meningomyelocele | protrustion of the meninges and spinal cord |
| meningocele | protrustion of the meninges |
| epilepsy | seizure activity |
| parkinsonism | deficiency of dopamine (neurotransmitter) |
| herpes zoster | shingles |
| leptomeningitis | Inflammation of the arachnoid and pia mater. |
| aneurysm | weakening of a vessel wall |
| aura | peculiar sensation before definite symptoms |
| palliative | Relieving symptoms but not curing |
| occlusion | blockage |
| gait | manner of walking |
| dementia | Mental decline and deterioration |
| Embolus | a dislodged clot |
| cerebrovascular accident | stroke; disruption of blood supply to the brain. |
| hemiparesis | slight paralysis of the R or L side. |
| bradykinesia | movement is slow |
| cephalgia | headache |
| analgesia | decrease in sensitivity to pain |
| hyperkinetic | excessive movement |
| anesthesia | no sensation or feeling |
| intrathecal | Within the sheath (meninges) |
| myelogram | xray of the spinal cord |
