The following are some neuro lingo that you may find throughout the site. It may be interesting also to you the glossary to put your knowledge of your nervous system and your health to the test.
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There are currently 8 names in this directory beginning with the letter I.
Incontinence
Loss of bladder control. Neurogenic bladder is a neurological disorder which occurs from damage to the nerves involved in bladder relaxation and or bladder contraction.
Inflammation
Your body's acute or chronic protective response to irritation or injury. Signs and symptoms include redness, heat, swelling and pain, as well as loss of function in the affected area.
Inhalants
A group of pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical drugs that are administered as gas and work in many neural circuits, including the opioid pathway. They effects include: calmness, euphoria, altered sensations. Examples include: diethyl ether (starter fluid), gasoline, glue, pain, freon, and nitrous oxide. The pharmaceutical forms are used to administer anesthesia.
Intellectual Disability
Previously known as mental retardation. A neuro cognitive disorder causing significant deficits in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. Typically develops before age 18.
Interneurons
Your neurons located only within the central nervous system which work to process signals between motor and sensory neurons.