Neural elements
The brain, the spinal cord and the nerves that connect these structures to all parts of the body can be referred to as neural elements,
Neural tube
During development in the womb, the central nervous system first begins to form as a strip of tissue running down the back. This strip then
Neurological symptoms
These include disturbances of motor functions (e.g. power, strength & co-ordination), alterations of body senses (e.g. sight, hearing or touch) and changes in consciousness (e.g.
Neuromodulatory drugs
Drugs, belonging to a number of different classes, which modify the transmission of electrical impulses in the brain and spinal cord. Most often they are
Neuropathic pain
Most of the pains that we experience result from normal nerve endings being stimulated by injury, or inflammation, or by stretching of or pressure put
Nystagmus
Abnormal, to-and-fro, movements of the eyes, brought on when they turn to one side or the other, or when looking down. The eyes can move
Glossary
The Charity appreciates that hospital specialists will almost inevitably use some medical jargon at times, even when they are trying to explain medical matters in lay terminology. The table below lists many of the medical terms that are likely to be used, from time-to-time, by doctors, when they are talking to patients, or in composing medical correspondence. It is hoped that our explanation of the meaning of these terms throws at least some light on matters.
