Glossary of terms used on this site
There are 201 entries in this glossary.Term | Definition |
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Atonic seizure |
Seizures that are characterized by a sudden loss of muscle tone, causing the individual to instantly drop to the floor, commonly known as "drop attacks." |
Aura |
Warning sign that people with epilepsy often experience prior to the onset of a seizure, which may consist of a strange taste, bad feeling, or tingling sensation. |
Autogenous Bone |
Bone originating from the same individual; i.e., an individual's own bone. |
Autograft Bone |
Bone transplanted from one part to another part of the body in the same individual. |
Autonomic Nervous System |
The involuntary nervous system that also innervates smooth and cardiac muscle and glandular tissues. |
Axon |
The part of a nerve cell that transmits signals to other structures or nerves. |