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tranquilizers/sedatives
used to calm down agitated and anxious patients
narcotics
produce stupor or induce sleep
electroencephalography
records electrical impulses of the brain to measure brain activity
EEG
epidural
injection of a spina block anesthetic into the epidural space external to the spinal cord
evoked potential studies
diagnostic tests the measure changes in brain waves during particular stimuli to determine brain function (sight, hearing, and other senses)
EP studies
ganglionectomy
removal of a ganglion
lumbar puncture/ spinal tap
withdrawal (aspiration) of CSF from the subarachnoid space in the lumbar region of the spinal cord
LP
magnetic resonance imaging
powerful magnets used to observe soft tissues in the body
MRI
myelogram
xray of the spin cord after injection of a contrast dye
myelography
procedure producing a myelogram
neurectomy
surgical removal of a nerve
neurology
study and medical practice of the nervous system
neuroscientist
one who participates in neurological research
neurologist
physician who specializes in neurology
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Ch 13 Words Part 7
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Ch 13 Words Part 7
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2014-04-16T03:17:41Z
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