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euphoria
A feeling of well-being or elation; may be drug related.
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acetylcholine
A chemical in the brain that acts as a neurotransmitter.
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action tremor
A tremor that increases when the hand is moving voluntarily.
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activities of daily living
Personal care activities necessary for everyday living, such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and using the toilet; a term often used by healthcare professionals to assess the need and/or type [..]
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advance directives
Documents (such as a Living Will) completed and signed by a person who is legally competent to explain wishes for medical care should he or she become unable to make those decisions at a later time.
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agitation
A non-specific symptom of one or more physical, or psychological processes in which screaming, shouting, complaining, moaning, cursing, pacing, fidgeting or wandering pose risk or discomfort, become d [..]
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agonist
A drug that increases neurotransmitter activity by directly stimulating the nerve cell receptors.
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akinesia
No movement.
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als
A chronic, progressive disease marked by gradual degeneration of the nerve cells in the central nervous system that control voluntary muscle movement. The disorder causes muscle weakness and atrophy; [..]
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alzheimer's disease
A form of degenerative brain disease resulting in progressive mental deterioration with disorientation, memory disturbance and confusion. Alzheimer's leads to progressive dementia, often accompan [..]
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