Characterized by rapidly worsening muscle weakness that can lead to temporary paralysis. Also known as infectious polyneuritis.

The condition characterized by recurrent unwanted thoughts and/or impulses to act.

May develop after an event during which the person felt intense fear, helplessness, or horror.

The psychotic disorder that is usually characterized by withdrawal from reality, illogical patterns of thinking, delusions, and varying degrees of other emotional, behavioral, or intellectual disturbances.

The result of a child being violently shaken by someone is known as _____ and can cause brain injury, paralysis, or death.

The medication used to induce anesthesia.

The condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain.

Inflammation of the brain.

Radiographic study of the spinal cord using a contrast medium.

The process of recording the electrical activity of the brain through use of electrodes attached to the scalp.

An inflammation of the meninges of the brain and spinal cord.

Persistent, severe, burning pain that usually follows an injury to a sensory nerve.

The use of ultrasound imaging to create a detailed visual image of the brain.

Specializes in administering anesthesia but is not a physician.

Inflammation of the spinal cord.