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 arm crank/ergometer: an exercise machine that works like a stationary bike for the arms; an exercise apparatus that measures the amount of work done.
fatigue: the reduction or loss of muscle response due to prolonged stimulation.
fertility: the state of being able to produce offspring; does not refer to the ability to have sexual relations.
inclusion criteria: factors such as age, level of injury, time post injury, functional ability that define who is accepted into a specific clinical trial.
intra-operative monitoring: measurement of nerve function during an operation to guide the surgeon and protect the patient.
neuropathic: description of a symptom that reflects injury or dysfunction of the nervous system.
neurophysiology: the study of electrical activity associated with body functions, specifically the transmission of nerve impulses.
pathology: the study of the nature and cause of microscopic changes in cells during disease or injury.
protocol: a description of the steps to be carried out in an experiment; used interchangeably with "clinical trial."
radiography: techniques for imaging internal structures; e.g. MRI, CAT, x-rays.
tethering: becoming attached; used in SCI to describe scarring that attaches the spinal cord to the bones or soft tissues surrounding it.
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