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| inflammation of the aorta |
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| hardening of the arteries |
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| arteries supplying the heart |
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| oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells |
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| formation of a blood clot |
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| narrowing of a blood vessel |
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| relating to brain and spinal cord |
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| inflammation of the brain |
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| study of the nervous system |
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| inflammation of the meninges |
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| disease of the spinal cord |
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| study of the mind and behavior |
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| voluntary body control system |
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| surgical opening of the skull |
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| junction between two nerve cells |
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| recording of heart’s electrical activity |
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| instrument for recording heart motion |
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| inflammation of the inner lining of the heart |
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| tumor made of blood vessels |
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| disease of the heart muscle |
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| low white blood cell count |
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| surgical repair of a blood vesse |
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| collapse of a blood vessel |
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| hardening of the arteries |
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| device for examining blood vessels |
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| visual examination of internal organs |
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| narrowing of the aortic valve |
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| protrusion of the meninges |
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| surgical removal of a brain lobe |
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| originating in the nerves |
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| condition involving seizures |
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| study of the nervous system |
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| compulsion to start fires |
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| weakness on one side of the body |
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| weakness on one side of the body |
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| paralysis of all four limbs |
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| inability to perform purposeful movements |
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| lack of muscle coordination |
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| X-ray image of blood vessels |
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| relating to atrium and ventricle |
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| artery supplying the heart |
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| sudden constriction of a vessel |
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| formation of a blood clot |
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| bluish discoloration from lack of oxygen |
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| device for measuring blood pressure |
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| instrument for listening to chest sounds |
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| relating to heart and vessels |
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| surgical repair of a vessel |
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| type of white blood cell involved in immunity |
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| study of the nervous system |
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| inflammation of the brain |
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| relating to brain and spinal cord |
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| pertaining to the cerebellum |
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| surgical opening of the skull |
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| inflammation of the meninges |
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| disease of the spinal cord |
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| nerve transmitting sensation |
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| inability to perform purposeful actions |
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| resembling the nervous system’s structure |
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| sudden, uncontrollable sleep attacks |
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| surgical incision into the thalamus |
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| Commonly known as a heart attack; occurs when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked. |
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| The force of blood pushing against artery walls during and between heartbeats. |
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| Surgical procedure to improve blood flow to the heart by bypassing blocked arteries. |
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| Narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries, usually due to atherosclerosis. |
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| A condition where the heart cannot pump blood effectively, leading to fluid buildup. |
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| Emergency procedure to restore breathing and circulation during cardiac arrest. |
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| A test that records the electrical activity of the heart. |
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| “Good” cholesterol that helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream. |
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| “Bad” cholesterol that can build up in artery walls, increasing heart disease risk. |
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| Heart attack; death of heart muscle due to loss of blood supply. |
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| High blood pressure; a condition where blood pressure consistently exceeds normal levels. |
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| The number of heartbeats per minute. |
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| Narrowing of vessels outside the heart and brain, often affecting the legs. |
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| Difficulty breathing, often due to heart or lung problems. |
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| A congenital defect characterized by a hole in the wall separating the heart’s ventricles. |
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| Progressive neurological disorder causing memory loss and cognitive decline. |
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| Progressive degeneration of motor neurons leading to muscle weakness and paralysis. |
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| Comprises the brain and spinal cord. |
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| Clear fluid that cushions and protects the brain and spinal cord. |
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| Test that records the brain’s electrical activity using scalp electrodes. |
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| Pressure within the skull and brain; elevated ICP can be life-threatening. |
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| Degree of awareness and responsiveness to stimuli. |
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| Procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid from the lower back for testing. |
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| Chronic autoimmune disease causing damage to the myelin sheath in the CNS. |
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| Mental disorder with intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors. |
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| Anxiety disorder following traumatic experiences. |
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| Sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain. |
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| “Mini-stroke” causing temporary symptoms due to brief lack of blood flow to the brain. |
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| All nerves outside the brain and spinal cord that connect the CNS to the rest of the body. |
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