Neurological Conditions Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST: 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