Brain Pathology
Brain Pathology
Brain Pathology (pronunciation: /breɪn pəˈθɒlədʒi/) is a branch of Pathology that focuses on diseases and abnormalities in the brain.
Etymology
The term "Brain Pathology" is derived from the Greek words "brain" (βραίνω) meaning "of the brain" and "pathology" (πάθος-logia) meaning "study of disease".
Definition
Brain Pathology is the study and diagnosis of diseases affecting the brain, central nervous system, and related blood vessels. It involves the examination of tissues and cells from the brain to understand the nature of the disease and its impact on the patient's health.
Related Terms
- Neuropathology: A sub-specialty of pathology, neuropathology is the study of disease of nervous system tissue.
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
- Neuroanatomy: The study of the structure and organization of the nervous system.
Categories of Brain Pathology
Brain Pathology can be categorized into several types, including:
- Inflammatory diseases: These are conditions where the brain's immune response is impaired, such as Multiple Sclerosis and Encephalitis.
- Degenerative diseases: These are conditions where brain cells deteriorate over time, such as Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease.
- Neoplastic diseases: These are conditions where abnormal growths occur in the brain, such as Brain Tumors.
- Vascular diseases: These are conditions where the blood vessels in the brain are affected, such as Stroke and Cerebral Aneurysm.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brain Pathology
- Wikipedia's article - Brain Pathology
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