Brain & Nervous System terms
The brain, spinal cord, nerves, cognition, and neurologic conditions. Browse definitions and meanings below.
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A hormone found in the brain, platelets, digestive tract, and pineal gland.
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A chemical made by some types of nerve cells.
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A genetic condition in which tumors form on the nerves of the inner ear and cause loss of hearing and balance.
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A procedure in which mild electric currents are applied to certain acupuncture points (spots on the body where an acupuncture needle may be inserted to control pain and other symptoms) on the skin.
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A condition in which there is a slow breakdown of cells in the center of the retina (the light-sensitive layers of nerve tissue at the back of the eye).
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A substance that is being studied for its ability to protect normal cells from the side effects of chemotherapy and prevent peripheral neuropathy (numbness, tingling, burning, and weakness in the…
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A brain disorder that usually starts in late middle age or old age and gets worse over time.
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A brain disorder that usually starts in late middle age or old age and gets worse over time.
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A condition in which there is a slow breakdown of cells in the center of the retina (the light-sensitive layers of nerve tissue at the back of the eye).
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The part of the nervous system that controls muscles of internal organs (such as the heart, blood vessels, lungs, stomach, and intestines) and glands (such as salivary glands and sweat glands).
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A substance being studied in the treatment of glioblastoma (a type of brain tumor) that has come back.
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A drug or other substance used to prevent or stop seizures or convulsions.
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A drug or other substance used to prevent or stop seizures or convulsions.
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Aphasia
/ uh-FAY-zhuh /An acquired impairment in producing or understanding language.
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A condition in which there is a slow breakdown of cells in the center of the retina (the light-sensitive layers of nerve tissue at the back of the eye).
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A large, star-shaped cell that holds nerve cells in place and helps them develop and work the way they should.
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A tumor that begins in the brain or spinal cord in small, star-shaped cells called astrocytes.
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An aggressive cancer of the central nervous system, kidney, or liver that occurs in very young children.
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The active ingredient in a drug used to lower the amount of cholesterol in the blood and to prevent stroke, heart attack, and angina (chest pain).
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A drug used to block nerve stimulation of muscles and glands and relax smooth muscles.