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Neurologic deficit

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A neurologic deficit is a functional abnormality of a body area due to a decrease in the function of the brain, spinal cord, muscles, or nerves.

Examples include:

Abnormal reflexes
Inability to speak
Decreased sensation
Inability to speak
Loss of balance
Mental function problems
Vision changes
Walking problems
Weakness

References

Griggs RC, Jozefowicz RF, Aminoff MJ. Approach to the patient with neurologic disease. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 403.

Review Date: 1/13/2013
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