Cancer that forms in the lymph tissue of the brain, spinal cord, meninges (outer covering of the brain), or eye (called ocular lymphoma). Also called PCNSL and … [Read more...]
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primary central nervous system lymphoma
Cancer that forms in the lymph tissue of the brain, spinal cord, meninges (outer covering of the brain), or eye (called ocular lymphoma). Also called PCNSL and … [Read more...]
pontine
Having to do with the pons (part of the central nervous system, located at the base of the brain, between the medulla oblongata and the midbrain). … [Read more...]
pons
Part of the central nervous system, located at the base of the brain, between the medulla oblongata and the midbrain. It is part of the brainstem. … [Read more...]
polysomnogram
A group of recordings taken during sleep that shows brain wave changes, eye movements, breathing rate, blood pressure, heart rate, and the electrical activity … [Read more...]
nuclear magnetic resonance imaging
A procedure in which radio waves and a powerful magnet linked to a computer are used to create detailed pictures of areas inside the body. These pictures can … [Read more...]
NMRI
A procedure in which radio waves and a powerful magnet linked to a computer are used to create detailed pictures of areas inside the body. These pictures can … [Read more...]
nitrosourea
An anticancer drug that can cross the blood-brain barrier. Carmustine and lomustine are nitrosoureas. … [Read more...]
NF2
A genetic condition in which tumors form on the nerves of the inner ear and cause loss of hearing and balance. Tumors may also occur in the brain and on nerves … [Read more...]
neurosurgeon
A doctor who specializes in surgery on the brain, spine, and other parts of the nervous system. … [Read more...]