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Nervous system terms
Cerebral terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cerebral aneurysm | the widening or abnormal dilation of a blood vessel in the brain |
| cerebral angiography | procedure used to examine blood vessels in the brain |
| cerebral arteriosclerosis | the hardening of an artery in the brain |
| cerebral atherosclerosis | the hardening of an artery in the brain caused by the buildup of fatty plaque |
| cerebral atrophy | wasting away of brain tissue |
| cerebral embolism | the blockage of a blood vessel in the brain caused by a foreign object (embolus) such as fat or bacteria |
| cerebral palsy | paralysis caused by damage to the area of the brain responsible for movement |
| cerebral thrombosis | the blockage of a blood vessel in the brain caused by a clot |
| cerebromeningitis | inflammation of the brain and meninges |
| cerebrotomy | incision into the brain |