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There are currently 19 names in this directory beginning with the letter E.
Elaboration
A learning technique in which new information is associated with previously learned material, aiding in long-term storage.
Electroencephalogram
Also known as EEG, a study of brain waves involving the placement of electrodes on the scalp to record a persons's brain waves.
Electromyography
A neurological study that evaluates the function and status of a person's muscle function. Needles are placed in the muscle and the electrical activity of the muscle(s) is recorded by a special machine.
Embolic Stroke
Stroke occurring when fatty deposits in the artery wall detaches from the wall of the blood vessel from the body, the heart and or from the brain itself. As a result blood flow to a part or to many parts of the brain is blocked and the brain tissue is damaged.
Emotion
A physiological and spontaneously occurring cognitive or though pattern consisting of strong feelings which are often associated with physiological and behavioral changes.
Encephalitis
An inflammatory process affecting the covering of a person's brain tissue, called the parenchyma.
Encephalopathy
A neurological condition that usually develops within hours to days, in which a person is confused, agitated and inattentive. Hallucinations and delusional thoughts are common. Also called delirium.
Endocrine System
A collection of glands that produce and discharge hormones directly into the circulatory system to be carried by the blood. Hormones are stimulateed by the brain and they also can bind to receptors and elsewhere in the body.
Endorphins
Your natural opiate-like proteins that attach to certain receptors in your central nervous system. Endorphins can block pain signals and thus can reduce your perception of pain. These receptors also respond to morphine.
Enkephalins
Your natural occurring molecules that attach to special receptors in your central nervous system that stop pain messages by inhibiting the discharge of pain-related neurotransmitters.
Epidural anesthesia
A procedure used to provide a person with anesthesia during labor and certain surgeries. The anesthetic is injected through a catheter placed in-between the lower spine bones into the spinal fluid.
Epilepsy
A nervous system disorder when a person has recurrent episodes of seizures. A seizure is associated with abnormal electrical activity and cause brain dysfunction. Symptoms can include sensory changes loss of consciousness and or abnormal muscle activity or convulsions.
Epinephrine
Also called adrenaline. Your hormone produced by the adrenal gland that works with norepinephrine to put your body on "alert."
Episodic Memory
The brain process relating that creates stored recollections of your personal experiences.
Ergonomics
The science of designing the job to fit the worker, as opposed to physically forcing the worker's body to fit the job.
Euphoria
The sense of feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness. Dopamine signaling is involved in this emotion.