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What does the term 'meningitis' refer to?
What does the term 'meningitis' refer to?
- Infection in the spinal cord
- Inflammation of meninges (correct)
- Inflammation of the lungs
- Swelling of the brain
Which condition is characterized by pain and paresthesia in the hand?
Which condition is characterized by pain and paresthesia in the hand?
- Craniotomy
- Carpal tunnel syndrome (correct)
- Meningitis
- Cerebral vascular accident
What is the primary function of cerebral spinal fluid?
What is the primary function of cerebral spinal fluid?
- Facilitate blood circulation in the brain
- Provide oxygen to brain cells
- Act as a medium for neurotransmission
- Serve as a cushioning layer around the brain and spinal cord (correct)
Which medical term describes the removal of a finger or toe?
Which medical term describes the removal of a finger or toe?
What does 'flaccid' indicate in a medical context?
What does 'flaccid' indicate in a medical context?
Flashcards
Meningitis
Meningitis
Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Paresthesia
Paresthesia
An abnormal sensation, usually tingling or pricking, often felt in the hands or feet.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Pain and tingling in the hand caused by pressure on the median nerve, often due to repetitive motions.
Cerebral vascular accident (CVA)
Cerebral vascular accident (CVA)
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Craniotomy
Craniotomy
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology
- Meningitis: Inflammation of the meninges
- Paresthesia: Abnormal sensation, typically tingling or pricking
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Pain and paresthesia in the hand due to repetitive motion injury to the median nerve
- Cerebral Vascular Accident: Sudden & rapid loss of blood to the brain
- Craniotomy: Incisional into the skull
- Cerebral Spinal Fluid: Fluid around the brain and spinal cord
- Diarthrosis: Joint with freely movement
- Stem Cells: Immature cell formed in BM that becomes differentiated into either a red or WBC
- Flaccid: Without tone, relaxed
- Chondroplasty: Surgical repair of cartilage
- Phalyngectomy: Removal of a finger or toe
- A-K: Superior of the knee
- Abdominocenthesis: Aspiration of peritoneal effusion through a needle
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