Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-swelling of the optic disc in back of eyeball
A)anencephaly
B)asthenia
C)ataxia
D)aura
E)Bell palsy
F)blood-brain barrier
G)bulimia
H)coma
I)concussion
J)convulsion
K)cryosurgery
L)dementia
M)demyelination
N)dyslexia
O)epilepsies
P)hemiparesis
Q)herpes zoster
R)hydrocephalus
S)lethargy
T)papilledema
U)paresthesia
V)phobia
W)plaques
X)psychosis
Y)syncope
Z)tractotomy

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Papilledema is the swelling of the optic disc in the back of the eyeball.

Answer: O
 Epilepsies are a group of neurological disorders characterized by recurrent seizures.

Answer: R
 Hydrocephalus is a condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, leading to an enlargement of the head and potentially causing neurological dysfunction.

Answer: P
 Hemiparesis refers to weakness on one side of the body, typically resulting from damage to the brain or spinal cord.

Answer: Y
 Syncope is a medical term used to describe a temporary loss of consciousness, often resulting from a drop in blood pressure.

Answer: W
 Plaques are abnormal clumps of protein that build up in the brain, leading to neurological dysfunction and the development of conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.

Answer: X
 Psychosis is a mental condition characterized by a loss of contact with reality, often marked by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.

Answer: E
 Bell palsy is a condition that causes a sudden weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face.

Answer: Q
 Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is a viral infection that affects the nerve roots and causes a painful rash.

Answer: M
 Demyelination refers to the destruction or loss of the protective coating surrounding nerve fibers, which can lead to neurological dysfunction and the development of conditions such as multiple sclerosis.

Match the Medical Terms with Their Definitions