Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-A floating clot; mass of material suddenly blocks a blood vessel
A)aura
B)cerebral angiography
C)cerebral hemorrhage
D)cerebral palsy
E)dementia
F)dopamine
G)embolus
H)gait
I)glioblastoma multiforme
J)hydrocephalus
K)multiple sclerosis
L)myasthenia gravis
M)palliative
N)Parkinson disease
O)spina bifida
P)tonic-clonic
Q)Tourette syndrome
R)transient ischemic attack

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An embolus is a mass of material (such as a blood clot) that suddenly blocks a blood vessel.

Answer: C
 Cerebral hemorrhage refers to bleeding inside the brain.

Answer: J
 Hydrocephalus is a condition in which cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulates within the brain, causing pressure to build up.

Answer: I
 Glioblastoma multiforme is a type of aggressive brain cancer.

Answer: N
 Parkinson disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects movement and is caused by a loss of dopamine-producing cells in the brain.

Answer: K
 Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system.

Answer: L
 Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disorder that causes muscle weakness and fatigue.

Answer: M
 Palliative care is specialized medical care that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life for patients with serious illnesses.

Answer: R
 Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain that can cause stroke-like symptoms.

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Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings