MANY COMMON DISEASES AND RELATED ABBREVIATIONS OF NEUROLOGICAL SYSTEM : +Cerebral vascular accident: Impaired brain function resulting from decrease of blood flow to the brain. Also known as a stroke. Abbreviation: CVA +Transient Ischemic Attack: A temporary reduction in the blood supply and adequate oxygen to brain cells. Abbreviation: TIA The difference between a TIA and a CVA, is that with a TIA there is no permanent loss of body movement or sensory function. +Traumatic brain injury: Occurs when an external force injures the brain. Common causes are falls, vehicular accidents, and violence. Abbreviation: TBI +Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A progressive and fatal degenerative disease of the nerves that control voluntary muscle function. Abbreviation: ALS +Multiple Sclerosis: A degenerative disease affecting a covering of neurons of the brain and spinal cord causing diffuse deficits including balance problems, increased tone or tightness of muscles, tremor and visual disturbances. Abbreviation: MS
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