Diagnosis and Pathology - Structure - Cerebrovascular Disease Flashcards
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cerebrovascular disease
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a disease of the blood vessels of the brain
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cerebral aneurysm
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the widening or abnormal dilation of a blood vessel in the brain
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cerebral arteriosclerosis
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the hardening of an artery in the brain
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cerebral atherosclerosis
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the hardening of an artery in the brain caused by the buildup of fatty plaque
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cerebral embolism
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the blockage of a blood vessel in the brain caused by a foreign object (embolus) such as fat or bacteria
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cerebral thrombosis
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the blockage of a blood vessel in the brain caused by a blood clot
