Medical Terminology Used
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Tuesday, 09 September 2008 01:37:50
New Terms Terms in Alphabetical Order
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New Terms Terms in Alphabetical Order
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A skeletal muscle relaxant - treats Trigeminal Neuralgia, Cerebral
Spasticity, Muscle Spasm, and Hiccups
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| Cerebrospinal Fluid | CSF |
Cerebrospinal fluid(CSF) a clear liquid which is very similar to the liquid portion of blood(plasma) and contains various salts and products such as sodium, calcium, bicarbonate, chloride, magnesium and glucose. The purpose of the CSF is as a medium for the transport of the chemicals to and from the brain, and also to provide buoyancy and protection for the brain. |
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| Morphine |
Pain Medication |
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| Muscle Tone | In physiology, medicine, and anatomy, muscle tone (aka residual muscle tension or tonus) is the continuous and passive partial contraction of the muscles. It helps maintain posture, and it declines during REM sleep. It is not to be confused with the concept of toning in physical exercise. | ||
| Myelogram |
A myelogram is an x-ray examination performed by a radiologist to enable your doctor to detect abnormalities of the spine, spinal cord, or surrounding structures. A myelogram examination assists your doctor in making a diagnosis. The radiologist interprets the information from the procedure and reports it to your doctor, who in turn will discuss the report with you. |
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| Nil Per Os | NPO |
Latin Term Meaning: Nothing By Mouth |
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| Pump |
ITB TherapySM (Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy) delivers a liquid form of baclofen, Lioresal® Intrathecal (baclofen injection), directly into the intrathecal space where fluid flows around the spinal cord. ITB Therapy may relieve severe spasticity with small amounts of Lioresal Intrathecal delivered via a programmable pump that is surgically placed and connected to a catheter in the body. Because the drug is delivered directly to where it is needed in the spinal fluid, it does not circulate throughout the body in the blood. This may help minimize potential side effects that often accompany oral baclofen |
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| Valium is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety. | |||