Category: C

A type of neurogenic bladder dysfunction in MS (also called detrusor-external sphincter dyssynergia [DESD]). Simultaneous contractions of the bladder’s detrusor muscle and external sphincter cause urine to be trapped in the bladder, resulting in symptoms of urinary urgency, hesitancy, dribbling, and incontinence.  

Changes in cognitive function caused by trauma or disease process. Some degree of cognitive impairment occurs in approximately 50-60 percent of people with MS, with memory, information processing, and executive functions being the most commonly affected functions.  

A first neurologic event that is suggestive of demyelination, accompanied by multiple, clinically “silent” (asymptomatic) lesions on MRI that are typical of MS. Individuals with this syndrome are at high risk for developing clinically definite MS.  

An observation made during a medical examination indicating change or impairment in a physical or mental function.  

Angle at which the fingers are held when cutting, and, ultimately, the line that is cut; also known as finger angle, finger position, cutting position, or cutting angle.  

Lines moving in a circular or semi-circular direction; used to soften a design.  

Perm wrap in which partings and bases radiate throughout the panels to follow the curvature of the head.  

The hair that is wrapped around the roller.  

Parting the haircut in the opposite way from which you cut it in order to check for precision of line and shape.  

Perms in which the hair strands are wrapped from the ends to the scalp in overlapping concentric layers.