杏林荟萃之医学英语3：神经系统

Word ElementWord elementmeaningterminologiesLex/o-Word,phrase 语言Dyslexia诵读困难-phasiaSpeech说话Aphasia失语Aphasis语言障碍-praxiaAction运动Apraxia失用Tax/o-Order，coordination协调Ataxia共济失调Esthesi/o-Feeling,nervous sensation感觉Anesthesia   感觉缺失，麻醉Hyperesthesia感觉过敏参考：《医学英语词汇学习手册》（第2版） 主编：郭莉萍 中国协和医科大学出版社ReadingF.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of stroke. When you can spot the signs, you'll know that you need to call 9-1-1 for help right away. F.A.S.T. is:Face drooping:– Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?Arm weakness:— Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?Speech difficulty:– Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like "The sky is blue." Is the sentence repeated correctly?Time to call 9-1-1 – If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get the person to the hospital immediately. Check the time so you'll know when the first symptoms appeared.Beyond F.A.S.T. – Other Symptoms You Should KnowSudden NUMBNESS or      weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the bodySudden CONFUSION, trouble      speaking or understanding speechSudden TROUBLE SEEING in      one or both eyesSudden TROUBLE WALKING,      dizziness, loss of balance or coordinationSudden SEVERE HEADACHE with      no known cause参考：www.strokeassociation.orgWordsStroke  卒中 （Stroke is when poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death. There are two main types of stroke: ischemic缺血性, due to lack of blood flow, and hemorrhagic出血性, due to bleeding. They result in part of the brain not functioning properly.）Drooping   下垂的Slurred  模糊的Confusion  意识模糊