Clinical Neurology Glossary

Low-flow vascular malformation consisting of dilated, thin-walled vessels that can cause seizures or hemorrhage.

Clear fluid that circulates around the brain and spinal cord, commonly abbreviated as CSF in clinical documentation.

An acute neurological event caused by disruption of blood flow to the brain, more commonly termed stroke in modern pract...

A structural defect in which brain tissue extends into the spinal canal, classified into types based on severity and ana...

Involuntary, irregular, flowing movements that appear dance-like and unpredictable in timing and location.

A neurosurgical procedure involving partial or complete division of the corpus callosum to treat intractable epilepsy wi...

Neurosurgical technique used to identify functional brain regions during surgery to preserve critical neurological funct...

Surgical removal of part of the skull without replacement, typically performed to reduce intracranial pressure.

Surgical procedure involving the temporary removal of a bone flap from the skull to access the brain for treatment or di...

A neurosurgical procedure involving implanted electrodes that deliver electrical stimulation to specific brain regions,...

Temporary loss of function in brain regions remote from but connected to the primary site of neurological injury.

Motor speech disorder affecting articulation due to weakness or incoordination of speech muscles.

Abnormal, involuntary movements that can occur as side effects of long-term medication use or as symptoms of neurologica...

Impaired ability to judge distance and range of movement, typically indicating cerebellar dysfunction.

Difficulty swallowing food, liquids, or saliva due to neurological or structural problems.

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions causing repetitive or twisting movements and ab...

A diagnostic test recording electrical activity of the brain, universally abbreviated as EEG in clinical practice.

Diagnostic technique that records electrical activity of the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp.

Inflammation of brain parenchyma, typically caused by viral infections, autoimmune processes, or other inflammatory cond...

General term for any disorder or disease of the brain, particularly those causing altered mental state or cognitive dysf...

Resembling or characteristic of epileptic activity, particularly on EEG recordings.

The gradual process by which normal brain tissue develops the capacity to generate spontaneous seizures.

Involuntary muscle twitching visible under the skin, often indicating nerve dysfunction.

Standardized scoring system to assess level of consciousness in neurologically impaired patients.