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ALS
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ALS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. A terminal neurological disorder characterized by progressive degeneration of motor cells in the spinal cord and brain. It is often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's disease."
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Lateral
Toward the side, sideways.
Sclerosis
Hardening.
Neurological
The medical science that deals with the nervous system and disorders affecting it.
Cord
1. In anatomy, a long ropelike structure. 2. Short for the spinal cord or the umbilical cord.
Brain
"That part of the central nervous system that is located within the cranium (skull). The brain functions as the primary receiver, organizer and distributor of information for the body. It has two (right and left) halves called ""hemispheres."" "
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ADL
Activities of Daily Living. Personal care activities necessary for everyday living, such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting; a term often used by healthcare professionals to assess the need and/or type of care a person may require.
Advance directives
Documents (such as a Living Will) completed and signed by a person who is legally competent to explain his or her wishes for medical care should he or she become unable to make those decisions at a later time.
Agitation
A non-specific symptom of one or more physical, or psychological processes in which vocal or motor behavior (screaming, shouting, complaining, moaning, cursing, pacing, fidgeting, wandering) pose risk or discomfort, become disruptive or unsafe, or interfere with the delivery of care in a particular environment.
Agonist
Drug that increases neurotransmitter activity by stimulating the dopamine receptors directly.
Akinesia
No movement.
ALS
Aathetosis
Slow, involuntary movements of the hands and feet.
Athetosis
Slow, involuntary movements of the hands and feet.
Abrasion
Loss of tooth structure caused by a hard toothbrush, poor brushing technique, or Bruxism (grinding or clenching the teeth).
Abscess
An infection of a tooth, soft tissue or bone
Abutment
Tooth or teeth that support a fixed or removable bridge
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Lateral
Toward the side, sideways.
Sclerosis
Hardening.
Neurological
The medical science that deals with the nervous system and disorders affecting it.
Cord
1. In anatomy, a long ropelike structure. 2. Short for the spinal cord or the umbilical cord.
Brain
"That part of the central nervous system that is located within the cranium (skull). The brain functions as the primary receiver, organizer and distributor of information for the body. It has two (right and left) halves called ""hemispheres."" "
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
ADL
Activities of Daily Living. Personal care activities necessary for everyday living, such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting; a term often used by healthcare professionals to assess the need and/or type of care a person may require.
Advance directives
Documents (such as a Living Will) completed and signed by a person who is legally competent to explain his or her wishes for medical care should he or she become unable to make those decisions at a later time.
Agitation
A non-specific symptom of one or more physical, or psychological processes in which vocal or motor behavior (screaming, shouting, complaining, moaning, cursing, pacing, fidgeting, wandering) pose risk or discomfort, become disruptive or unsafe, or interfere with the delivery of care in a particular environment.
Agonist
Drug that increases neurotransmitter activity by stimulating the dopamine receptors directly.
Akinesia
No movement.
ALS
Aathetosis
Slow, involuntary movements of the hands and feet.
Athetosis
Slow, involuntary movements of the hands and feet.
Abrasion
Loss of tooth structure caused by a hard toothbrush, poor brushing technique, or Bruxism (grinding or clenching the teeth).
Abscess
An infection of a tooth, soft tissue or bone
Abutment
Tooth or teeth that support a fixed or removable bridge
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