Nervous system disorder

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Nervous System Disorder

A Nervous System Disorder (pronunciation: /ˈnɜːrvəs ˈsɪstəm dɪsˈɔːdər/) refers to a range of conditions that affect the nervous system's structure, functionality, or both. These disorders can impact the central and peripheral nervous systems, including the brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves, peripheral nerves, nerve roots, autonomic nervous system, neuromuscular junction, and muscles.

Etymology

The term "Nervous System Disorder" is derived from the Latin words "nervus" meaning "nerve", "systema" meaning "system", and "disorder" from the Old French "desordre" meaning "lack of order".

Types of Nervous System Disorders

There are numerous types of nervous system disorders, including but not limited to:

Related Terms

  • Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
  • Neurologist: A medical practitioner specializing in neurology and trained to investigate, or diagnose and treat neurological disorders.
  • Neuropathy: Disease or dysfunction of one or more peripheral nerves, typically causing numbness or weakness.

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