Neuropsychiatry Glossary
100 terms total — 12 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
psychomotor agitation
Physical restlessness and increased motor activity associated with psychological distress, commonly seen in mood disorders.
anticholinergic burden
The cumulative effect of medications that block acetylcholine receptors, potentially causing cognitive impairment and ot...
functional neuroimaging
Brain imaging techniques that measure brain activity and function rather than just structure.
neurobehavioral syndrome
Cluster of behavioral, cognitive, and emotional symptoms resulting from brain injury or neurological disease.
neurocognitive disorder
Clinical condition characterized by acquired cognitive decline from previously normal functioning.
neurodevelopmental disorder
A condition that emerges during early brain development, affecting neurological function and behavior.
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
A rare but life-threatening reaction to antipsychotic medications characterized by hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, and al...
neuroplasticity
The brain's ability to reorganize and form new neural connections throughout life.
neuropsychiatric
Relating to mental health conditions with underlying neurological dysfunction or brain pathology.
neuropsychiatric inventory
Standardized assessment tool measuring behavioral and psychological symptoms in dementia patients through caregiver inte...
neuropsychiatrist
Medical specialist trained in both neurology and psychiatry, focusing on brain-behavior relationships.
neuropsychological battery
A comprehensive set of standardized tests used to assess cognitive functioning across multiple domains.
pressured speech
Rapid, excessive, and difficult-to-interrupt speech pattern often associated with mania or hypomania in bipolar disorder...