Neuro Radiology Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
colloid cyst
Benign cystic lesion typically located in the third ventricle that can cause intermittent hydrocephalus.
voxel-based morphometry
Computational technique for statistical comparison of brain anatomy across groups using high-resolution structural MRI.
Wallerian degeneration
Anterograde degeneration of axons and myelin sheaths distal to a site of injury, visible on advanced MRI.
watershed infarct
Brain infarction occurring in border zones between major arterial territories due to hypoperfusion.
white matter hyperintensity
Areas of increased signal in white matter on T2/FLAIR imaging, often related to small vessel disease or aging.