Cerebrovascular
Cerebrovascular
Cerebrovascular (pronunciation: /ˌsɛrɪbroʊˈvæskjʊlər/) refers to the blood supply to the brain. The term is derived from the Latin words 'cerebrum' meaning brain and 'vasculum' meaning little vessel.
Etymology
The term 'Cerebrovascular' is a combination of two words. 'Cerebro' is derived from the Latin word 'cerebrum' which means brain, and 'vascular' is derived from the Latin word 'vasculum' which means little vessel. Together, they refer to the blood vessels supplying the brain.
Related Terms
- Cerebrovascular Accident: Also known as a stroke, it is a medical condition where the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, causing brain tissue to die.
- Cerebrovascular Disease: A group of conditions, diseases, and disorders that affect the blood vessels and blood supply to the brain.
- Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery: A surgical specialty dealing with the treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the cerebrovascular system.
- Cerebrovascular System: The vascular system of the brain comprising of arteries and veins which circulate blood to and from the brain.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cerebrovascular
- Wikipedia's article - Cerebrovascular
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