A neurologic deficit refers to abnormal function of a body area due to weaker function of the brain, spinal cord, muscles, or nerves.
Examples include:
- Abnormal reflexes
- Inability to speak
- Decreased sensation
- Loss of balance
- Mental function problems
- Vision changes
- Walking problems
- Weakness of the arms or legs
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References
Griggs RC, Jozefowicz RF, Aminoff MJ. Approach to the patient with neurologic disease. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman’s Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 403.
Update Date 2/3/2015
Updated by: Amit M. Shelat, DO, FACP, Attending Neurologist and Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology, SUNY Stony Brook, School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
