Chapter 9 - Nervous Disorder Flashcards

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Dementia

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A chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury.

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Alzheimer Disease

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A progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.

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Confusion

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A state of being unclear or disoriented.

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Delirium

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An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.

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Consciousness

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The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings.

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Ischemic Stroke

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A type of stroke caused by a blockage in blood flow to the brain.

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Atherosclerosis

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A condition in which fatty deposits build up on the walls of arteries.

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Embolism

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The sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus.

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Hemorrhagic Stroke

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A type of stroke caused by bleeding in the brain.

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Aneurysm

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An abnormal bulge or ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel.