Match each definition with the correct term.
-infectious polyneuritis
A)tetanus
B)somnambulism
C)Guillain-Barré syndrome
D)radiculitis
E)amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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Infectious polyneuritis is another name for Guillain-Barré syndrome, which is a rare disorder in which the immune system attacks nerves leading to muscle weakness and paralysis.

Answer: A
 Tetanus is a bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and causes muscle stiffness and spasms.

Answer: B
 Somnambulism is a sleep disorder that causes a person to walk or perform other activities while asleep.

Answer: D
 Radiculitis is inflammation of a spinal nerve root that can cause pain, weakness, and numbness in the affected area.

Answer: E
 Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord leading to muscle weakness and paralysis.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term