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Definition of 'Neuropsychological Tests'

Tests designed to assess neurological function associated with certain behaviors. They are used in diagnosing brain dysfunction or damage and central nervous system disorders or injury.

Common names: Neuropsychological Tests; Neuropsychological Test; Test, Neuropsychological; Neuropsychologic Tests; Neuropsychologic Test; Test, Neuropsychologic; Tests, Neuropsychologic; Tests, Neuropsychological; Aphasia Tests; Aphasia Test; Test, Aphasia; Tests, Aphasia; Memory for Designs Test

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Definition: Tests designed to assess neurological function associated with certain behaviors. They are used in diagnosing brain dysfunction or damage and central nervous system disorders or injury.

Descriptor UI: D009483

Alternative terms: Neuropsychological Tests; Neuropsychological Test; Test, Neuropsychological; Neuropsychologic Tests; Neuropsychologic Test; Test, Neuropsychologic; Tests, Neuropsychologic; Tests, Neuropsychological; Aphasia Tests; Aphasia Test; Test, Aphasia; Tests, Aphasia; Memory for Designs Test;

Allowable Qualifiers: history; standards; statistics & numerical data;

Tree Number: F04.711.513;

Online Note: use NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS to search APHASIA 1979-84 & MEMORY FOR DESIGNS TEST 1971-84 (as Prov 1971-72)

History Note: 85; was NON MESH before 1985; MEMORY FOR DESIGNS TEST was heading 1971-84 (Prov 1971-72); APHASIA TESTS was see under LANGUAGE TESTS 1979-84

Technical Notes: DF: NEUROPSYCHOL TESTS

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