| brain death |
Brain damage that is so severe and extensive that the brain cannot recover. Breathing has stopped, but the circulation may still be continuing because of artificial ventilation. Donor organs can only be taken from people who are declared brain dead.
Ãâó: www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/glossary/b...
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| brain abscess |
an infection in the brain that is encapsulated (confined within its own area) and localized to one or more areas inside of the brain. This condition causes problems with brain and spinal cord functions.
Ãâó: ymghealthinfo.org/content.asp
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| brain fever |
Cerebral hyperemia.
Ãâó: www.healthsuperstore.com/hni/glossary-b2.asp
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| brain attack |
Another term for stroke.
Ãâó: www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu/patient/glossary/glossary...
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| brain |
One of the two components of the central nervous system, the brain is the center of thought and emotion. It is responsible for the coordination and control of bodily activities, and the interpretation of information from the senses (sight, hearing, smell, etc.).
Ãâó: www.alz.org/Resources/Glossary.asp
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