Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus article.
Abnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Absorption: Uptake. For example, intestinal absorption is the uptake of food (or other sub... See the entire definition of AbsorptionAging: The process of becoming older, a process that is genetically determined and environ... See the entire definition of AgingAlzheimer disease: See: Alzheimer's disease. Anxiety: A feeling of apprehension and fear, characterized by physical symptoms such as pa... See the entire definition of AnxietyAtrophy: A wasting away or diminution. Muscle atrophy is a decrease in muscle mass, often ... See the entire definition of AtrophyBelly: That part of the body that contains all of the structures between the chest and t... See the entire definition of BellyBladder: A hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine. The kidneys filter waste f... See the entire definition of BladderBlood clots: Blood that has been converted from a liquid to a solid state. Also called a t... See the entire definition of Blood clotsBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainBrain tumor: A benign or malignant growth in the brain. Primary brain tumors initially for... See the entire definition of Brain tumorCatheter: A thin, flexible tube. Cavities: Holes or structural damage in the two outer layers of a tooth called the enamel... See the entire definition of CavitiesCerebral: Of or pertaining to the cerebrum or the brain. 
Cerebrospinal fluid: A watery fluid that is continuously produced and absorbed and that fl... See the entire definition of Cerebrospinal fluidCognitive: Having to do with thought, judgment, or knowledge. CT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanCure: 1. To heal, to make well, to restore to good health. 2. A time withou... See the entire definition of CureDementia: Significant loss of intellectual abilities, such as memory capacity, that is sev... See the entire definition of DementiaDiabetes: Refers to diabetes mellitus or, less often, to diabetes insipidus. Diabetes mell... See the entire definition of DiabetesDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDilatation: The process of enlargement or expansion. Also known as dilation. Drain: A device for removing fluid from a cavity or wound. A drain is typically a tube or ... See the entire definition of DrainEndoscope: A lighted optical instrument that is used to get a deep look inside the body. A... See the entire definition of EndoscopeFeces: The excrement discharged from the 'intestines. Frontal: In anatomy, pertaining to the forehead. As, for example, the frontal bone, fronta... See the entire definition of FrontalGait: A manner of walking. Observation of gait can provide early diagnostic clues for a nu... See the entire definition of GaitHead injury: Damage to any of the structures of the head as a result of trauma. While the ... See the entire definition of Head injuryHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of Headache
Heart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart disease: Any disorder that affects the heart. Sometimes the term "heart disease" is ... See the entire definition of Heart diseaseHigh blood pressure: A repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg. Chro... See the entire definition of High blood pressureHydrocephalus: Hydrocephalus is an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the v... See the entire definition of HydrocephalusIncontinence: The inability to control excretions, to hold urine in the bladder, or to kee... See the entire definition of IncontinenceInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryLab test: A test that is done in the laboratory where the appropriate equipment, supplies,... See the entire definition of Lab testLeg: In popular usage, the part of the body from the top of the thigh down to the foot, an... See the entire definition of LegLumbar: Referring to the five lumbar vertebrae, the disks below them, and the correspondin... See the entire definition of LumbarLumbar puncture: A procedure in which cerebrospinal fluid is removed from the spinal canal... See the entire definition of Lumbar punctureMemory: 1. The ability to recover information about past events or knowledge. ... See the entire definition of MemoryMeningitis: Inflammation of the meninges, the three membranes that envelop the brain and t... See the entire definition of MeningitisMRI: Magnetic resonance imaging. Nausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of Nausea
Neurological: Having to do with the nerves or the nervous system as, for example, a neurol... See the entire definition of NeurologicalNeurologist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of th... See the entire definition of NeurologistNeurology: The medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders o... See the entire definition of NeurologyNeurosurgeon: A physician who specializes in surgery on the brain and other parts of the n... See the entire definition of NeurosurgeonNINDS: Stands for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, one of the ... See the entire definition of NINDSNormal pressure hydrocephalus: A specific form of hydrocephalus in which the central cavi... See the entire definition of Normal pressure hydrocephalusNPH: Normal pressure hydrocephalus. Operation: In medicine, a surgical procedure. Many operations are named after persons. The... See the entire definition of OperationParkinson disease: A slowly progressive neurologic disease characterized by a fixed inexpr... See the entire definition of Parkinson diseaseParkinson's disease: A slowly progressive neurologic disease that is characterized by a fi... See the entire definition of Parkinson's diseasePeritoneum: The membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers most of the abdominal ... See the entire definition of PeritoneumPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyProgressive: Increasing in scope or severity, advancing, or going forward. For example, a ... See the entire definition of ProgressiveQuality of life: The patient's ability to enjoy normal life activities. Quality of life is... See the entire definition of Quality of lifeRule out: Term used in medicine, meaning to eliminate or exclude something from considera... See the entire definition of Rule out
Scan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanShunt: 1) To move a body fluid, such as cerebrospinal fluid, from one place to another. 2... See the entire definition of ShuntSpinal cord: The major column of nerve tissue that is connected to the brain and lies with... See the entire definition of Spinal cordSpinal tap: Also known as a lumbar puncture or "LP", a spinal tap is a procedure whereby ... See the entire definition of Spinal TapStool: The solid matter that is discharged in a bowel movement. Stroke: The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood... See the entire definition of StrokeSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomTumor: An abnormal mass of tissue. Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be ... See the entire definition of TumorUnsteadiness: Loss of one's equilibrium in regard to the environment, often with a feelin... See the entire definition of UnsteadinessUrinary: Having to do with the function or anatomy of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or ur... See the entire definition of UrinaryUrinary incontinence: The unintentional loss of urine. Inability to hold urine in the blad... See the entire definition of Urinary incontinenceUrine: Liquid waste produced by the kidneys. Urine is a clear, transparent fluid that norm... See the entire definition of UrineVentricle: A chamber of an organ. For example, the four connected cavities in the central ... See the entire definition of VentricleVentricles: 1, The right ventricle and the left ventricle, the lower two chambers o... See the entire definition of Ventricles
Ventricular: Pertaining to the ventricles, the lower chambers of the heart, as in ventricu... See the entire definition of VentricularX-ray: High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-ray is used... See the entire definition of X-ray
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