Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-swelling of the optic disc in the back of the 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 medical term for swelling of the optic disc in the back of the eyeball.

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

Answer: R
 Hydrocephalus is a condition in which there is an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, leading to swelling and pressure on the brain tissue.

Answer: P
 Hemiparesis is a condition characterized by weakness on one side of the body.

Answer: W
 Plaques are a characteristic feature of multiple sclerosis and refer to areas of demyelination in the central nervous system.

Answer: X
 Psychosis refers to a severe mental disorder characterized by a loss of touch with reality, often leading to delusions and hallucinations.

Answer: Y
 Syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness, often caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain.

Answer: U
 Paresthesia is a tingling or burning sensation in the skin, often caused by nerve damage.

Answer: Q
 Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is a viral infection characterized by a painful rash.

Answer: E
 Bell palsy is a condition in which there is sudden weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles on one side of the face.

Answer: A
 Anencephaly is a severe birth defect in which the brain fails to develop properly.

Answer: D
 Aura refers to a sensory disturbance that often precedes a migraine headache.

Answer: S
 Lethargy is a state of extreme tiredness or fatigue.

Answer: C
 Ataxia is a neurological disorder characterized by a lack of muscle coordination and balance.

Answer: B
 Asthenia is a medical term for weakness or lack of energy.

Answer: G
 Bulimia is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging, often through induced vomiting or laxative use.

Answer: H
 Coma is a state of profound unconsciousness from which a person cannot be awakened.

Answer: J
 Convulsion refers to a sudden, involuntary contraction of the muscles, often associated with seizure disorders.

Answer: M
 Demyelination refers to a loss of the protective coating around nerve fibers, often seen in conditions such as multiple sclerosis.

Answer: N
 Dyslexia is a learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading and processing written language.

Answer: V
 Phobia refers to an intense fear or aversion to a specific object or situation.

Answer: K
 Cryosurgery is a medical procedure that uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissue.

Answer: Z
 Tractotomy is a surgical procedure that involves cutting nerve tracts in the spinal cord to relieve chronic pain.

Answer: L
 Dementia is a group of conditions characterized by a decline in cognitive function, including memory loss and problems with language and decision-making.

Answer: F
 The blood-brain barrier is a protective mechanism that prevents certain substances from entering the brain tissue from the bloodstream.

Match the Medical Terms with Their Definitions