Neurological Conditions Crossword Puzzle

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Ataxia: Loss of coordination of voluntary muscle movements.
Huntingtons: a condition that leads to progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain that affects movement, cognitive function and emotions. It is caused by expansion of glutamine in cerebral cortex.
Hydrocephalus: condition characterised by excess fluid build up in cavities of the brain, which results in physical and intellectual impairments. It is caused by a mutation of the X chromosome and is a rare genetic disorder.
Concussion: a traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head
Encephalitis: inflammation of the parenchyma (in the brain) causing viral invasion.
Convulsion: A type of seizure consisting of a series of involuntary contractions of the voluntary muscles
Anencephaly: a severe congenital condition in which a large part of the skull is absent along with the cerebral hemispheres of the brain
Meningitis: infection and inflammation of the meninges that surround the brain and spinal cord
Spina bifid: birth defect in the baby that occurs when the spine and spinal cord do not develop completely
Alzheimers: a type of brain disorder that causes problems with memory, thinking and behaviour. This is a gradually progressive condition.
Contusion: bruising of the brain tissue
Parkinsons: chronic and progressive movement disorder that initially causes tremor in one hand, stiffness or slowing of movement.
Cerebral palsy: a group of disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, balance and posture
Flaccid paralysis: causes a person to lose control of their muscles due to a inflammation of the spinal cord.
Aphasis: a comprehension and communication disorder resulting from damage or injury to the specific area in the brain

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ataxia: loss of coordination of voluntary muscle movements.
huntingtons: a condition that leads to progressive degeneration of nerve cells in the brain that affects movement, cognitive function and emotions. it is caused by expansion of glutamine in cerebral cortex.
hydrocephalus: condition characterised by excess fluid build up in cavities of the brain, which results in physical and intellectual impairments. it is caused by a mutation of the x chromosome and is a rare genetic disorder.
concussion: a traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head
encephalitis: inflammation of the parenchyma (in the brain) causing viral invasion.
convulsion: a type of seizure consisting of a series of involuntary contractions of the voluntary muscles
anencephaly: a severe congenital condition in which a large part of the skull is absent along with the cerebral hemispheres of the brain
meningitis: infection and inflammation of the meninges that surround the brain and spinal cord
spina bifid: birth defect in the baby that occurs when the spine and spinal cord do not develop completely
alzheimers: a type of brain disorder that causes problems with memory, thinking and behaviour. this is a gradually progressive condition.
contusion: bruising of the brain tissue
parkinsons: chronic and progressive movement disorder that initially causes tremor in one hand, stiffness or slowing of movement.
cerebral palsy: a group of disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, balance and posture
flaccid paralysis: causes a person to lose control of their muscles due to a inflammation of the spinal cord.
aphasis: a comprehension and communication disorder resulting from damage or injury to the specific area in the brain