| brain contusion |
An injury (bruise) to the brain. This usually occurs in the setting of a head injury but can occur after other kinds of trauma. Contusions sometimes lead to focal neurologic deficit. They can be single or multiple. If the bruise enlarges, a focal hemorrhage can lead to a decline of the patient and require surgical removal.
Ãâó: www.neurosurgery.pitt.edu/conditions/
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| brain tumor |
A tumor or neoplasm refers to a "new growth" of cells that already exist in a certain part of the body. Many different tumors can occur in the nervous system. They often cause headaches, seizures or neurological deficits. Tumors can be both benign or malignant. Malignant tumors are referred to as cancers. Tumor treatments can consist of surgical resection or biopsy, radiation approaches or drug treatment approaches (chemotherapy). ...
Ãâó: www.neurosurgery.pitt.edu/conditions/
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| brain scan |
This can be done by using ultrasound, X rays (called CT scan) or magnetic resonance (called MR) to create a picture of the brain in order to gain information about it.
Ãâó: www.kerri.thomas.btinternet.co.uk/glossary.html
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| brain stem |
one of the three major parts of the brain, it receives sensory input and monitors vital functions such as heartbeat, body temperature, and digestion
Ãâó: www.fcs.uga.edu/extension/bbb/info/glossary.htm
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| brain |
the organ that controls our body's thinking, reasoning, memory and emotions and regulates our balance, movements and coordination
Ãâó: www.fcs.uga.edu/extension/bbb/info/glossary.htm
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