Nervous system disorder
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:
- Neurodegenerative diseases: These involve the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, including disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and Huntington's disease.
- Neuromuscular diseases: These affect the nerves that control voluntary muscles, such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and muscular dystrophy.
- Nervous system tumors: These can be benign or malignant and affect various parts of the nervous system.
- Neurodevelopmental disorders: These are impairments of the growth and development of the brain or central nervous system, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
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.
- Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nervous system disorder
- Wikipedia's article - Nervous system disorder
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