Neurological examination
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| Neurological examination | |
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| Term | Neurological examination |
| Short definition | Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - (pronounced) (NOOR-oh-LEP-tik muh-LIG-nunt SIN-drome) A life-threatening condition that can be caused by certain medications used to treat mental illness, nausea, or vomiting. Symptoms include high fever, sweating, unstable blood pressure, confusion, and stiffness. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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neurological examination - (pronounced) (NOOR-oh-LAH-jih-kul eg-ZAM) A series of questions and tests to check brain, spinal cord and nerve function. The exam checks a person's mental status, coordination, ability to walk, and functioning of muscles, sensory systems, and deep tendon reflexes
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