Dilantin

Dilantin

04 July 2017

See Phenytoin.

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Diazepam

04 July 2017

A medication also known as Valium which can used in managing seizure emergencies. It is also used as a sedative, muscle relaxant and anti-anxiety agent. It is not considered for long term use because of its sedative and tolerance effects.

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De’ja’ vu

04 July 2017

A feeling that you have already experienced the present situation

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chronic health condition

04 July 2017

A long lasting health condition that usually can be controlled and not cured

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CT or CAT Scan

04 July 2017

Computerised Axial Tomography. Uses x-rays and computer analysis to produce images of the brain for diagnostic uses.

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Cortex

04 July 2017

The outer surface of the brain – the grey matter.

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Corpus Callosum

04 July 2017

The major structure of nerve fibres connecting the two hemispheres of the brain.

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Convulsion

04 July 2017

An older term used for a tonic-clonic seizure

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Comorbidity

04 July 2017

Having two or more unrelated diseases.

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Cognitive

04 July 2017

the mental processes associated with learning such as thinking, memory, concentration, reasoning and judgement.

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Cognition

04 July 2017

Mental activities associated with thinking, learning and memory.

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Cluster

04 July 2017

a number of seizures happening in close succession

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