Glossary

Amputation

is the surgical removal of limbs.

Cerebral Palsy

is a non-progressive, non-contageous debilitating condition.

CT scan

is a computed tomography scan that uses X-rays to create an image of the brain.

Epilepsy

is a chronic neurological disorder that leads to spontaneous seizures.

Fontanelle

is the soft spot on a baby's skull that during birth allows the bones of the skull to pass through the birth canal.

Hypotension

is low blood pressure.

Intracranial Pressure

is the pressure inside the skull.

Intravenous

means into the blood.

Phonophobia

means dislike of noise.

Photophobia

means dislike of light.

Supine position

means the patient is lying on their back face up.

Symptoms

are a difference from the normal functioning of the body implying there is a disease or abnormality.

Vaccine

is a preparation that is injected into the body to improve the body's immunity.