Term Section (Organs and Structures) Flashcards
cerebrospinal fluid
Fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord and is located within the ventricles of the brain.
cerebellar
Pertaining to the cerebellum.
cerebral cortex
The outer region (gray matter) of the cerebrum.
subdural hematoma
Collection of blood under the dura matter (outermost layer of the meninges).
epidural hematoma
Collection of blood above the dura matter.
encephalitis
Inflammation of the brain.
encephalopathy
Any disease of the brain.
anencephaly
Condition of no brain (congenital anomaly).
glioblastoma
Tumor (malignant) of glial (neuroglial or supportive) cells in the brain.
leptomeningeal
Pertaining to the pia mater and arachnoid membranes of the meninges.
meningeal
Pertaining to the meninges.
meningioma
Tumor of the meninges.
myelomeningocele
Hernia of the spinal cord and meninges; associated with spina bifida.
myoneural
Pertaining to muscle and nerve.
myelopathy
Disease of the spinal cord.
poliomyelitis
Inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord.
neuropathy
Disease of the nerves.
polyneuritis
Inflammation of many (spinal) nerves, causing paralysis, pain, and wasting of muscles. Gullian-Barré syndrome (sequela of certain viral infections with paresthesias and muscular weakness) is an example.
cerebellopontine
Pertaining to the cerebellum and the pons.
radiculopathy
Disease of the spinal nerve roots.
radiculitis
Inflammation of nerve roots.
thalamic
Pertaining to the thalamus.
intrathecal injection
Placement of substances (medications) into the subarachnoid space.
vagal
Pertaining to the vagus (10th cranial) nerve.
