Neurology Terms

noun a medical condition characterized by a lack of oxygen reaching the tissues

adjective relating to or suffering from anoxia

• Anoxia is a condition characterized by a lack of oxygen reaching the body's tissues.
• If you hold your breath for too long, you might experience anoxia.
• Dude, don't pass out from anoxia while trying to break the record!
• The sudden loss of internet connection left him feeling like he was experiencing anoxia in the digital world.

noun a localized area of necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply

• The patient was diagnosed with a myocardial infarction.
• My uncle had a heart attack caused by an infarction.
• I heard that John's dad had a blockage that led to an infarction.
• The sudden loss of funding was like an infarction to the company's growth.

noun a region in an organ or tissue which has suffered damage through injury or disease, such as a wound, ulcer, or abscess

• The doctor identified a small lesion on the patient's skin during the examination.
• The doctor found a little spot on your skin, could be a lesion.
• Yo, did you see that weird bump on his arm? Looks like a lesion or something.
• The emotional trauma left a deep lesion in her heart that took years to heal.

adjective lacking courage, determination, or strength

• Despite the nerveless demeanor of the speaker, it was clear they were feeling anxious.
• She acted nerveless during the presentation, but I could tell she was nervous.
• He was so nerveless during the interview, it was like he didn't even care.
• The athlete showed a nerveless performance under pressure, securing the win for his team.

noun a period of time during which a disease is in remission or inactive

• The patient's condition worsened due to abasis of the nervous system.
• She couldn't move properly because of abasis in her legs.
• I feel like my brain is experiencing abasis today.
• The team's abasis in strategy led to their defeat in the match.