BRAIN EXPLANT
n. a small portion or sample of brain tissue which is derived directly from the subject's brain. It is isolated…
BRAIN GRAFT
n. the introduction of new, healthy tissue to a diseased part of the brain. It involves either a surgical implantation…
BRAIN GROWTH
n. the phenomenon of increased size, mass, and complexity observed in the brain. As an individual matures, the brain develops…
BRAIN LESION
n. any abnormal, damaged area of tissue detected in the brain. The abnormality is seen as spots which appear lighter…
BRAIN LOCALIZATION THEORY
n. one of many theories which propose that there are different areas of the brain and they serve different functions.…
BRAIN MAPPING
n. a visual representation which illustrates the different brain regions and the specific functions assigned to each. Much of the…
BRAIN NUCLEUS
n. a portion of brain tissue which appears to be accumulations of neurons having similar connections and functions. This cluster…
BRAIN PATHOLOGY
n. the study of diseases and disorders related to the brain. It also covers all pathological conditions which affect brain…
BRAIN POTENTIAL
n. the electrical potential which occurs in brain cells, enabling them to transmit impulses to and from the central nervous…
BRAIN RESEARCH
n. a research-type investigation of the brain as to structure and function. The study makes use of psychological and neurological…
BRAIN RESERVE CAPACITY
n. the capacity of brain tissue which remains healthy to take over functions of those which are damaged or diseased.…
BRAIN SCAN
n. a method used to visualize blood flow in the cerebrum and detect abnormalities such as lesions, tumors, or infarctions.…
BRAIN SPLITTING
n. a surgical procedure that involves the separation of the cerebrum between its two cerebral hemispheres. This requires that the…
BRAIN STIMULATION
n. a process of stimulating the acivity of specific areas in the brain, like the visual cortex or the motor…
BRAIN SYNDROME, BRAIN ELECTRICAL ACTIVITY MAPPING (BEAM)
n. a procedure designed to record and measure all electrical activity observed in the brain. Using computerized electroencephalography, the system…
BRAIN TRAUMA
n. a form of head trauma, specifically that of physical injury with resulting damage to the brain. It involves force…
BRAIN TUMOR
n. any unusual brain tissue growth suspected to be abnormal. It may be benign or malignant. In the process of…
BRAIN WAVES
n. a pattern of rhythmic electrical impulses detected in various areas of the brain. Recorded on EEG, they reveal changes…
BRAIN WEIGHT
n. the specific weight of the human brain, which is estimated at around 1,400-1,450 grams in a young and healthy…