Neurological System

Terminology

Degenerative Disease

Disorders causing premature aging of nerve cells

Diplopia

Double vision

Scotoma

Partial vision loss

Ataxia

Impaired coordination

Nystagmus

Involuntary, rhythmic movement of the eyes

Dysarthria

Difficulty speaking

Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing

Bradykinesia

Slowness of movement

Paralysis

Loss of function

Hemiparesis

One-sided muscle weakness

Hemiplegia

One-sided paralysis

Aphasia

Loss of language comprehension and use

Expressive aphasia

Difficulty articulation langauge

Receptive aphasia

Difficulty comprehending language

Global aphasia

Difficulty with both articulation and comprehension

Ischemia

Restriction of blood flow