locked-in syndrome
nouna rare neurological condition in which a person is unable to move or speak, but retains full awareness and mental alertness
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autism spectrum disorder
nouna complex developmental disorder stigmatized by persistent challenges with social communication and interaction or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior
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spina bifida
nouna not uncommon congenital defect in which a vertebra is malformed; unless several vertebrae are affected or there is myelomeningocele there are few symptoms; can be diagnosed by amniocentesis
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cerebral palsy
nouna loss or deficiency of motor control with involuntary spasms caused by permanent brain damage present at birth
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epilepsy
nouna central nervous system disorder that causes sudden, unprovoked, and recurrent seizures
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echolalia
nounmeaningless repetition or echoing of vocalizations made by another person, as a result of mental disorder
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aphantasia
nouna condition where an individual lacks the ability to visualize or mentally create images in their mind's eye
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dyslexia
nouna specific neurobiological disorder marked by difficulty reading and spelling in individuals with otherwise unaffected intelligence
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learning disability
nouna disorder that affects the ability to comprehend or process information, particularly when not associated with physical disability
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quadriplegia
nouna condition in which someone is paralyzed from neck down
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longsightedness
nounthe condition of being incapable of clearly seeing objects that are near to one
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