Ventricles
The brain is not an entirely solid organ. There are chambers within the brain, referred to as ventricles or, more correctly, cerebral ventricles, to distinguish
Ventriculoscope
An optical, surgical instrument that is passed through the brain substance, via a burr hole in the skull, and into the ventricles of the brain.
Vertebra/Vertebrae
This Latin word refers to any individual bone which is part of the bones that, together, form the spine. The equivalent Greek word is spondylos,
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.
