Uncontrolled fear reaction, usually accompanied by sweating, rapid heart rate and shortness of breath.

Repeated panic attacks to the point of disrupting normal life activities.

Removal of fluid from a body cavity using a needle, trocar, cannula, or other hollow instrument.

Brain lobe just in front of the occipatal lobe. Deals with sensory functions.

Swollen feet.

Hole in the lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus. A peptic ulcer of the stomach is called a gastric ulcer, an ulcer of the duodenum is called a duodenal ulcer, and a peptic ulcer of the esophagus is called an esophageal ulcer. A peptic ulcer occurs when the lining of these organs is corroded by the acidic digestive juices which are secreted by the acidic digestive juices which are secreted by the stomach cells.

Technical term for a combination of autism and reduced intellectual capacity.

A scan that looks at function rather than structure of an organ, including the brain.

Tracking of stomach acid, usually in the esophogus to evaluate reflux.

Inability to pronounce certain combinations of letters when speaking words. People with a phonological processing disorder may have problems with certain letter combinations like "bl," "sp," or "tr."

A professional specialist in development of the gross motor skills and physical activities.

Use of standardized symbols as a replacement for spoken or written language.

Observable swelling of body tissues due to fluid accumulation. may be demonstrated by applying pressure to the swollen area (such as by depressing the skin with a finger). If the pressing causes an indentation that persists for some time after the release of the pressure, the edema is referred to as pitting edema.

Excessive increase in pleural fluid between the two membranes that envelop the lungs. These membranes are called the visceral and parietal pleurae. The visceral pleura wraps around the lung while the parietal pleura lines the inner chest wall.

(PCV) protects against a type of bacteria that is a common cause of ear infections.

Characteristic birthmark of SWS. Usually on the face in the forehead and eye region. It can be pink to purple in color and extend to other body parts. A PWB by itself doesn't diagnose SWS.

System similar to x-rays and MRI, but uses a radioactive fluid or gas (injected or inhaled) to create the pictures.

Unusually early development of secondary sexual features. The onset of sexual maturation in a girl before age 8 or a boy before age 9 is usually considered to be precocious puberty.

Disorder caused by an inherited flaw in the immune system that increases the susceptibility to infections. Different from secondary or acquired immune deficiency diseases, which are caused by infectious, chemical or radiological agents.

Knotted, collapsed, wrapped around baby, or other complications.

Predicted outcome

Overnight or 24 hrs EEG (Electroencephalogram) is a technique for studying the electrical current within the brain. Electrodes are attached to the scalp. Wires attach these electrodes to a machine which records the electrical impulses. The results are either printed out or displayed on a computer screen.

Ears appear large or stick out from the head.

Flared nostrils.

Technique that uses tactile-kinesthetic articulatory cues (PROMPTs) on the jaw, face and under the chin, to develop or restructure speech production.

Droopy upper eyelids so the eyes appear partially closed.

The time in which sexual and physical characteristics mature.