Diagnostic Procedure
neurologic examination
Subclass of:
Diagnostic Techniques, Neurological;
Physical Examination
Definitions related to neurologic examination:
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(neurological exam) A series of questions and tests to check brain, spinal cord, and nerve function. The exam checks a person's mental status, coordination, ability to walk, and how well the muscles, sensory systems, and deep tendon reflexes work.NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Assessment of sensory and motor responses and reflexes that is used to determine impairment of the nervous system.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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The assessment of the functionality of the brain, spinal column, and nerves.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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The neurologic examination begins with careful observation of the patient entering the examination area and continues during history taking. The patient should be assisted as little as possible, so that difficulties in function can become apparent. The patient�s speed, symmetry, and coordination while moving to the examining table are...Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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