neurological (redirected from neurological deficit)

neurological, neurologic

pertaining to or emanating from the nervous system or from neurology.

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neurological assessment

evaluation of the health status of a patient with a nervous system disorder or dysfunction. The purposes of the assessment include establishing a diagnosis to guide the veterinarian in prescribing medical and surgical treatments and in planning and implementing nursing measures to help the patient cope effectively with daily living. Includes evaluation of cranial nerves, gait, mental state, muscle tone (1), postural reactions, sensory perceptivity, spinal nerves and visceral function.

neurological deficit

any defect or absence of function of a peripheral nerve or a system; e.g. nystagmus is a vestibular deficit.