condition in which abnormal, rapid impulses are released by brain cells, causing skeletal muscles to contract violently and uncontrollably

drug used to treat seizure disorders

paralysis of both lower limbs

blood clot in the space beneath the dura mater; if not treated, leads to loss of function and even death

paralysis of all four limbs

inflammation of a nerve

medical procedure used to measure the pressure of cerebrospinal fluid

sharp reoccurring pain associated with a nerve

compression of the cervical nerves caused by a sudden bending of the neck; results in pain in the are and headache

pain relieving drug

loss of myelin and appearance of scarlike patches throughout the brain or spinal cord or both; result in loss of muscle function, double vision, loss of balance, poor coordination, tremors, tingling, numbness

loss of feeling

paralysis of a single limb

Disturbance or loss of ability to use or understand words

surgical removal of posterior arch of vertebra, usually to relieve ruptured disc pressing on spinal nerve

partial or complete inability to coordinate voluntary movments

inherited disorder of the brain causing involuntary, dancelike movements and personality changes

partial paralysis and lack of muscular coordination caused by damage to the cerebrum, often during birth

paralysis on one side of the body, and the limbs on that side

unconscious condition in which the person does not respond to stimulation

inflammation of the brain and meninges, producing drowsiness and apathy

surgical procedure that severs a nerve tract within the spinal cord to relieve intractable pain

surgical procedure that opens up part of the skull

recording of the brain's electrical activity