spinal+cord

  • 61Spinal accessory nerves — Spinal Spi nal, a. [L. spinalis, fr. spina the spine: cf. F. spinal. See {Spine}.] 1. (Anat.) Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the backbone, or vertebral column; rachidian; vertebral. [1913 Webster] 2. Of or pertaining to a spine or spines …

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  • 62Spinal column — Spinal Spi nal, a. [L. spinalis, fr. spina the spine: cf. F. spinal. See {Spine}.] 1. (Anat.) Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the backbone, or vertebral column; rachidian; vertebral. [1913 Webster] 2. Of or pertaining to a spine or spines …

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  • 63Spinal shock — was first defined by Whytt in 1750 as a loss of sensation accompanied by motor paralysis with initial loss but gradual recovery of reflexes, following a spinal cord injury (SCI) most often a complete transection. Reflexes in the spinal cord… …

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  • 64spinal shock — n a temporary condition following transection of the spinal cord that is characterized by muscular flaccidity and loss of motor reflexes in all parts of the body below the point of transection * * * a state of shock accompanied by temporary… …

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  • 65Spinal decompression — is a term that describes the relief of pressure on one or many pinched nerves (neural impingement) of the spinal column.[1] Spinal decompression can be achieved both surgically and non surgically and is used to treat conditions that result in… …

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  • 66spinal muscular atrophy — n any of several inherited disorders (as Kugelberg Welander disease) that are characterized by the degeneration of motor neurons in the spinal cord resulting in muscular weakness and atrophy and that in some forms (as Werdnig Hoffmann disease)… …

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  • 67spinal compression — spinal cord compression a condition in which pressure is exerted on the spinal cord, as by a tumor, spinal fracture, etc.; its manifestations, which vary with location and degree of pressure, may include pain, paresthesias, and sensory and motor… …

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  • 68Spinal lock — A grappler applies a lock to his opponent s neck Classification Joint lock AKA Neck crank A spinal lock is a multiple …

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  • 69spinal meningitis — n inflammation of the meninges of the spinal cord also CEREBROSPINAL MENINGITIS * * * inflammation of the meninges of the spinal cord …

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  • 70Cord — may refer to: String or rope Cord (sewing), a trimming made of multiple strands of yarn twisted together The spinal cord Cord Automobile, a former American car marque founded by Errett Lobban Cord The cord (volume), used to measure firewood In… …

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