cerebral
Brain-Related
Plain-language definition
Relating to the cerebrum. Cerebral blood vessel disease, tumors, or strokes can affect the visual pathways and cause vision changes.
Where this term comes up
“Published in the Journal of AAPOS in 2015, the report highlights the critical role of retinal examination in diagnosing cerebral malaria and predicting disease severity.”
Publication · Malaria Retinopathy and Cerebellitis in a 9-Year-Old Boy in the United States
“These features can mean a brain tumor, hemorrhage, meningitis, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, or stroke.”
Condition · Papilledema
“Posterior cerebral artery stroke: most common”
Finding · Homonymous Hemianopia
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- Clinical term
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Clinical terms are words clinicians use to describe symptoms, signs, risk factors, or patterns seen during evaluation.
Related glossary terms
- MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- hemorrhage
Bleeding
- bilaterally
On Both Sides
- ischemia
Reduced Blood Supply
- chiasm
Optic Nerve Crossing
- demyelination
Nerve Insulation Damage
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.