Pineal Tumors Glossary of Terms
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Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the... See the entire definition of AbdomenAbdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAbdominal cavity: The cavity within the abdomen, the space between the abdominal wall and... See the entire definition of Abdominal cavityAbnormal: 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 AbsorptionAnesthesia: Loss of feeling or awareness, as when an anesthetic is administered before sur... See the entire definition of AnesthesiaAngiogram: An X-ray image of blood vessels. The vessels can be seen because a contrast dye... See the entire definition of AngiogramAqueduct: A channel for the passage of fluid. Aqueduct of Sylvius: A canal between the third and fourth ventricles in the brain within t... See the entire definition of Aqueduct of SylviusArms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Benign: Not malignant. A benign tumor is one that does not invade surrounding tissue or sp... See the entire definition of BenignBiopsy: The removal of a sample of tissue for examination under a microscope to check for ... See the entire definition of BiopsyBrain: 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 tumorCalcium: A mineral found mainly in the hard part of bones, where it is stored. Calcium is ... See the entire definition of Calcium
Cancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellCerebrospinal fluid: A watery fluid that is continuously produced and absorbed and that fl... See the entire definition of Cerebrospinal fluidChemotherapy: 1. In the original sense, a chemical that binds to and specifically k... See the entire definition of ChemotherapyClinical trials: Trials to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of medications or medical... See the entire definition of Clinical trialsCompress: Cloth or another material applied under pressure to an area of the skin and held... See the entire definition of CompressComputerized tomography: Pictures of structures within the body created by a computer that... See the entire definition of Computerized tomographyCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanDiabetes: 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 DiagnosisEndocrinology: The study of the medical aspects of hormones, including diseases and condit... See the entire definition of EndocrinologyEndoscope: A lighted optical instrument that is used to get a deep look inside the body. A... See the entire definition of EndoscopeEssential: In medicine, of unknown cause, as in essential hypertension (high blood pressur... See the entire definition of EssentialGerm: 1. A cell or group of cells (called a primordium) capable of developing into ... See the entire definition of GermGerm cell: Either the egg or the sperm cell; a reproductive cell. Each mature germ cell is... See the entire definition of Germ cell
Germinoma: A rare cancer of the germ cells (the tissue that normally differentiates to bec... See the entire definition of GerminomaGland: A group of cells that secrete a substance for use in the body. For example, the thy... See the entire definition of GlandHeadache: A pain in the head with the pain being above the eyes or the ears, behind the he... See the entire definition of HeadacheHormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activit... See the entire definition of HormoneHydrocephalus: Hydrocephalus is an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the v... See the entire definition of HydrocephalusImmunotherapy: Treatment to stimulate or restore the ability of the immune (defense) syst... See the entire definition of ImmunotherapyIndicate: In medicine, to make a treatment or procedure advisable because of a particular ... See the entire definition of IndicateIndication: 1. In medicine, a condition which makes a particular treatment or proce... See the entire definition of IndicationIntracranial: Within the cranium, the bony dome that houses and protects the brain. Magnetic resonance imaging: A procedure that uses magnetism, radio waves, and a computer t... See the entire definition of Magnetic resonance imagingMalignant: 1. Tending to be severe and become progressively worse, as in malignant ... See the entire definition of MalignantMemory: 1. The ability to recover information about past events or knowledge. ... See the entire definition of MemoryMetabolism: The whole range of biochemical processes that occur within a living organism. ... See the entire definition of MetabolismMetastasis: 1. The process by which cancer spreads from the place at which it firs... See the entire definition of MetastasisMicroscope: An optical instrument that augments the power of the eye to see small objects.... See the entire definition of Microscope
MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging. Nausea: Stomach queasiness, the urge to vomit. Nausea can be brought on by many causes, in... See the entire definition of NauseaOnset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of OnsetOperation: In medicine, a surgical procedure. Many operations are named after persons. The... See the entire definition of OperationPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPalsy: Paralysis, generally partial, whereby a local body area is incapable of voluntary m... See the entire definition of PalsyPathologist: A physician who identifies diseases and conditions by studying abnormal cells... See the entire definition of PathologistPediatric: Pertaining to children. Pineal gland: A small gland that is located near the center of the brain. This gland secre... See the entire definition of Pineal glandPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPuberty: Adolescence, the period in which the human body first becomes capable of reproduc... See the entire definition of PubertyRadiation: 1. Rays of energy. Gamma rays and X-rays are two of the types of energy ... See the entire definition of RadiationRadiation therapy: The use of high-energy rays to damage cancer cells, stopping them from ... See the entire definition of Radiation therapyRecurrence: The return of a sign, symptom, or disease after a remission. The reappearance ... See the entire definition of RecurrenceRemission: Disappearance of the signs and symptoms of cancer or other disease. A remission... See the entire definition of Remission
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 ShuntSkull: The skull is a collection of bones which encase the brain and give form to the hea... See the entire definition of SkullSPECT: An acronym that stands for Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography, a nuclear me... See the entire definition of SPECTStage: As regards cancer, the extent of a cancer, especially whether the disease has spre... See the entire definition of StageStereotactic: Referring to precise positioning in three-dimensional space. For example, bi... See the entire definition of StereotacticStroke: The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood... See the entire definition of StrokeSurgeon: A physician who treats disease, injury, or deformity via operative or manual meth... See the entire definition of SurgeonSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Tomography: The process for generating a tomogram, a two-dimensional image of a slice or s... See the entire definition of TomographyTumor: An abnormal mass of tissue. Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be ... See the entire definition of TumorVertical: In anatomy, upright. As opposed to horizontal. Vital: Necessary to maintain life. For example, breathing is a vital function. X-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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