UNIT 14 & 15 NEUROLOGY AND SURGERY.

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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