Created by Ricardo Avalos
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Question | Answer |
NEUROLOGY | Branch of medicine that studies diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. |
VERTIGO | It is a sudden spinning sensation that manifests itself internally or externally, and usually occurs when moving the head rapidly. |
PARLYSIS | Complete or partial loss of muscle function. |
NUMBNESS | Decrease in the sense of touch or sensations. |
COMA | Prolonged period of unconsciousness caused by illness or injury. |
TRANSPLANT | is a procedure done to replace one of your organs with another person's healthy organ |
ANESTHESIA | Chemical substance that produces this loss or temporary absence of sensitivity and that is used in surgery. |
PRE-OP | is the time before your operation |
POST-OP | period of time from the time a surgery is completed until the patient fully recovers |
STERILE | germ free. |
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