Neurology Jargon

noun a sharp tingling sensation in a limb experiencing reduced circulation

conjunction used to connect the two separate sensations of 'pins' and 'needles'

• After sitting in an awkward position for too long, I started to experience pins and needles in my legs.
• I must have slept on my arm funny because now I have pins and needles.
• I hate that feeling of pins and needles when your foot falls asleep.
• As the suspense built during the movie, I felt like I was on pins and needles waiting to see what would happen next.

noun a short branched extension of a nerve cell, along which impulses received from other cells at synapses are transmitted to the cell body.

• The dendrites of a neuron receive signals from other neurons.
• The dendrites are like the arms of a neuron, reaching out to grab information.
• I like to think of dendrites as the 'grabby bits' of a neuron.
• Just like branches reaching out to connect with others, dendrites reach out to make connections in the brain.

noun a group of muscles in the shoulder region

• Acromyodi is a rare genetic disorder that affects muscle development.
• I heard that acromyodi is a really uncommon condition.
• Have you seen the new documentary about acromyodi?
• His dedication to fitness is like he's battling acromyodi.