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'''Autonomic Dysreflexia''' '''Autonomic dysreflexia''' (pronunciation: aw-toh-NOM-ik dis-re-FLEK-see-uh) is a potentially life-

...of [[hypertension]] characterized by sudden and unpredictable fluctuations in blood pressure levels. The term "labile" is derived from the Latin word "la Labile hypertension is not a disease in itself, but rather a symptom of an underlying condition. It is defined as b

...]. It refers to the quality of being easily altered or affected by changes in the environment or internal state. ...y" originates from the Latin word "labilis", which means "liable to fall". In the medical context, it is used to describe conditions or states that are e

...ne". The term is used to describe the state of increased tone, or tension, in the vagus nerve. * [[Gastrointestinal hypermotility]]: Increased movement in the gastrointestinal tract, which can lead to symptoms such as diarrhea and

...healthcare professionals to communicate with precision to avoid ambiguity in the diagnosis, treatment, and documentation of medical conditions. Medical terminology has its roots in Latin and [[Ancient Greek]], with the majority of terms being derived from