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Glossary of Terms

Here’s a glossary of terms related to Syringomyelia:

  1. Syringomyelia: A disorder where a fluid-filled cyst (syrinx) forms within the spinal cord, often causing pain, weakness, and stiffness.
  2. Spinal Cord: A bundle of nerves that runs down the back and carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body.
  3. Cyst: A sac-like pocket of tissue that contains fluid, air, or other substances.
  4. Fluid-filled: Containing liquid, typically referring to a space or structure filled with fluid.
  5. Nervous System: The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body.
  6. Spinal Cord Injury: Damage to the spinal cord that results in loss of function, such as mobility or sensation.
  7. Compression: The act of pressing something with force, often leading to deformation or damage.
  8. Neurological: Relating to the study or treatment of disorders of the nervous system.
  9. Congenital: Present at birth, often referring to conditions or anomalies that are present from the time of birth.
  10. Symptoms: Signs or indications of a disorder or disease, typically experienced by the affected individual.
  11. Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild discomfort to severe agony.
  12. Weakness: Lack of physical strength or vigor, often resulting in reduced ability to perform tasks.
  13. Stiffness: Reduced ability to move or bend, often due to tightness or inflexibility of muscles or joints.
  14. Progressive: Increasing in severity or extent over time, often used to describe the worsening of a condition.
  15. Sensation: The ability to perceive stimuli, such as touch, temperature, or pain.
  16. Numbness: Lack of sensation, often described as a tingling or loss of feeling.
  17. Muscle Atrophy: Wasting or loss of muscle tissue, often resulting from lack of use or neurological disorders.
  18. Paralysis: Loss of muscle function in part of the body, often resulting in loss of movement or sensation.
  19. Diagnostic: Relating to the identification of a disease or condition through examination and testing.
  20. Treatment: The management and care of a patient for the purpose of combating disease or disorder.
  21. Surgical Intervention: Medical procedures performed by a surgeon to treat a condition or disease.
  22. Chronic: Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring, often used to describe long-term conditions.
  23. Disorder: A physical or mental condition that causes dysfunction or distress.
  24. Management: The process of dealing with or controlling a disease or condition.
  25. Quality of Life: The general well-being and satisfaction of an individual, often influenced by health and other factors.