Brain & Nervous System terms

An aggressive cancer of the central nervous system, kidney, or liver that occurs in very young children.

An aggressive cancer of the central nervous system, kidney, or liver that occurs in very young children.

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).

An anticancer drug that is able to cross the blood-brain barrier and kill cancer cells in the central nervous system.

A substance being studied in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy (pain, numbness, tingling, burning, or weakness in the hands or feet) caused by chemotherapy.

A drug used to treat insomnia, seizures, and convulsions, and to relieve anxiety and tension before surgery.

A genetic condition that causes unusual facial features and disorders of the skin, bones, nervous system, eyes, and endocrine glands.

The use of drugs to create openings between cells in the blood-brain barrier.

A substance produced in the brain, especially in the pituitary gland, that blocks the sensation of pain.

A network of blood vessels with closely spaced cells that makes it difficult for potentially toxic substances (such as anticancer drugs) to penetrate the blood vessel walls and enter the brain.

The use of drugs to create openings between cells in the blood-brain barrier.

A peptide (small protein) found in the brain, gastrointestinal tract, and lungs.

A network of nerves that sends signals from the spine to the arm and hand.

Cancer that has spread from the original (primary) tumor to the brain.

The part of the brain that is connected to the spinal cord.

A tumor located in the part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord (the brain stem).

A tumor in the part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord (the brain stem).

The growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the brain.

A drug used to relieve pain by blocking signals at nerve endings.

A component of certain plants, including cayenne and red pepper, used topically for peripheral nerve pain.