Pathology
This word refers to the various disturbances of body functions that underlie disease. We may talk, for example, in neurosurgical practice, of congenital, infective, traumatic,
This word refers to the various disturbances of body functions that underlie disease. We may talk, for example, in neurosurgical practice, of congenital, infective, traumatic,
From the Greek and meaning “around”, or away from the centre, this word refers to those parts of the nervous system that lie outside the
The name given to the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity. The word is sometimes also used as a synonym for the cavity itself although,
Something that a doctor notices when examining a patient. It may be obvious to the patient as well, such as a weak muscle, in which
An anatomical state in which the angle between the base of the front part of the skull and the front of the posterior fossa is
A two-layered membrane that lines the inside of the chest and covers the surfaces of the lungs. The cavity between the two layers (known as
Syringomyelia cavities that form as a result of spinal injury. The underlying mechanism is partial or complete obstruction of the spinal cerebrospinal fluid channels by
That part of the cranial cavity that lies below the tentorium and which contains the brain stem and the cerebellum.
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.
One of the missions of the Ann Conroy Trust is to re-establish a network of local support group meetings. Whilst attending the annual meeting in
The launch date for the new Telephone Helpline is 26th November 2024. The number to ring after this date is 03330 149 450. Following a
The Autumn 2023 Meeting was a great success with old friends meeting up again and new friendships being made.