CP = Cerebral Palsy

A group of neurological disorders caused by damage to the developing brain, affecting movement, muscle tone, and posture. It is often diagnosed in infancy or early childhood.

• A clear fluid that surrounds and cushions the brain and spinal cord, providing protection and facilitating the exchange of nutrients and waste.

• A diagnostic test that measures electrical activity in the brain, commonly used to detect seizures, epilepsy, and other neurological disorders.

• The pressure within the skull caused by the brain tissue, cerebrospinal fluid, and blood. Elevated ICP can indicate brain swelling, trauma, or other critical conditions.

• Refers to the state of awareness or alertness of an individual. Loss of consciousness (LOC) may occur due to head trauma, seizures, or other neurological conditions.

• A diagnostic procedure in which a needle is inserted into the spinal canal to collect cerebrospinal fluid for analysis, often used to diagnose infections, bleeding, or multiple sclerosis.

• A chronic autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the protective covering of nerves (myelin) in the central nervous system, leading to neurological symptoms like weakness, vision problems, and numbness.

• A mental health condition characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) performed to alleviate anxiety.

• Often called a "mini-stroke," a TIA is a temporary disruption of blood flow to the brain, causing stroke-like symptoms that resolve within minutes to hours. It is a warning sign of a potential future

• Named After: Thomas Willis, an English physician.

A circular arterial network at the base of the brain that connects the carotid and vertebral arteries, providing collateral blood flow. This arterial network is critical for maintaining cerebral perfusion in cases of arterial blockages or ischemic strokes.

• Named After: Harvey Cushing, an American neurosurgeon.

A physiological response to increased intracranial pressure characterized by hypertension, bradycardia, and irregular respiration. It indicates severe brain injury or life-threatening conditions like intracranial hemorrhage.

• Named After: Georges Guillain and Jean Alexandre Barré, French neurologists.

An acute autoimmune disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system, leading to muscle weakness, ascending paralysis, and sometimes respiratory failure.It is often triggered by an infection and managed with plasmapheresis or IV immunoglobulin.

• Named After: Georges Guillain and Jean Alexandre Barré, French neurologists.

An acute autoimmune disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system, leading to muscle weakness, ascending paralysis, and sometimes respiratory failure.It is often triggered by an infection and managed with plasmapheresis or IV immunoglobulin.

• Named After: James Parkinson, an English surgeon.

A progressive neurological disorder characterized by tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia (slowness of movement), and postural instability. Parkinson’s disease is associated with degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra, treated with medications like levodopa.