Synapse
The space between 2 neurons or between a neuron and a receptor
Homeostasis
Maintaining a constant internal environment
Radiculitis
Inflammation of the root of a spinal nerve
Meninges
The 3 layered membrane lining the CNS
Myelin
The protective sheath that covers some nerve cells of the spinal cord, white matter of the brain, and most peripheral nerves
Sympathetic
The division of the autonomic nervous system that is concerned with body functions under emergency or stress
Plexus
A network of intersecting nerves
Efferent (Motor)
Type of neuron that carries impulses away from the CNS and toward the muscles
Reflex
An automatic, involuntary response to change
Cerebrum
The largest portion of he brain that is involved with thought and memory
Gyri
Elevated portions of the cerebral cortex
Analgesia
The term meaning without pain
Poliomyelitis
Inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord
Ataxia
The term for without coordination or "stumbling
Ganglion
A knotlike mass of neuron cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system
Obtunded
A "depressed" animal
Meningitis
Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord
Knuckling
Conscious proprioceptive deficit
Chiasm
Medical term for crossing
Ventricles
Small cavities in the brain
Conscious
Awake, aware, and responsive; also known as alert
BAR
Bright, alert, and responsive
Coma
Deep state of unconsciousness
Lethargy
Drowsiness, indifference, and listlessness
Disorientation
Condition in which the animal appears mentally confused
Stupor
Impaired consciousness with unresponsiveness to stimuli
Ganglia
Neuron cell bodies grouped together outside the CNS
Stimulus
Something that excites or activates
Soma
Cell body
Impulse
Wave of excitation transmitted through nervous tissue
Neuroglia
Supportive cells of the nervous system
Myoclonus
Repetitive, rhythmic contraction of limb or facial muscles
Neur/o
Combining form for Nerve/Nerve tissue
Mening/o
Combining form for Layers of connective tissue enclosing the CNS
Pachy
Thick
Gangli/o
Combining form for Knot-like masses of nerve cell bodies outside the CNS
Gli/o
Combining form for Glue
Syncope
Fainting
Anesthetic
Substance that produces absence of sensation
Paralysis
Loss of voluntary movement
Seizure
Convulsions
Ptosis
Prolapse or drooping
Neurotomy
Incision into the nerve
Aura
Period before a seizure
Myelopathy
Disease of the spinal cord (or bone marrow)
Foreman
Passage or hole
Paraplegia
Paralysis of the lower limbs in bipeds or of hindlimbs in quadrupeds
Contra
Opposite
Epilepsy
Recurrent seizures of non systemic origin
Associative
A type of neuron that carries impulses from one neuron to another
Encephalomyelopathy
Any disease involving the brain and spinal cord
Ictus
The seizure in an animal that seizures
Disc Fenestration
Removal of intervertebral disc material by perforating and scraping out of its contents
Pupillary light reflex
PLR
Central Nervous System
Spinal cord is part of this system
Convolat/o
Combining form for coiled
Gyr/o
Combining form for coiling
Sulc/o
Combining form for groove
Myel/o
Combining form for spinal cord
Ax/o
Combining form for axis
Cerebr/o
Combining form for cerebrum
Crani/o
Combining form for skull
-Lepsy
Combining word part for seizure
Ipsi
Same
Foreamen Magnum
Spinal cord passes through an opening in the occipital bone
Leptomeninges
Pia mater and arachnoid membranes
Peripheral Nervous System
Cranial and spinal nerves