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This is not an exhaustive list, but includes some of the terminology commonly used in the assessment and treatment of neuro-oncology disorders:
Neuromuscular Disorder
A progressive disorder caused by the improper functioning of nerves and muscles in the body. These muscles weaken and waste away over time, making it difficult to speak, breathe or move.
Neurosurgeon
A surgeon who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and surgical management of disorders and diseases of the brain, spine and other parts of the nervous system.
Neuro-urology
A specialty focusing on disorders or conditions of the bladder, urinary tract, kidneys and genitalia related to neurological disorders and Spine injuries
Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson's Disease is a slowly progressive neurodegenerative illness characterized by: tremor, stiffness (rigidity), slowness of movement (bradykinesia) and difficulty with balance (postural instability). The symptoms appear when there is not enough dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is a naturally occurring chemical (neurotransmitter) that allows nerve cells to transmit messages between each other and then to muscles to allow normal movement to take place.
Spine Cord
The longitudinal cord of nerve tissue that is enclosed in the Spine canal. It serves not only as a pathway for nervous impulses to and from the brain, but as a centre for carrying out and coordinating many reflex actions independently of the brain.
For more additional terms and access to dictionaries, visit UHN Health Information References.
