Medical Glossary

Telencephalon

The embryonic endbrain or the anterior division of the prosencephalon from the cerebral hemispheres, corpora striata, and the rhinencephalon develop.

Tentorium

A tent-like structure or part. In the brain the tentorium berebelli is the process of the fura mater between the cerebellum and the cerebrum supporting the occipital bone.

Tethered Cord

A defect in the fusion of the spinal processes and laminas seen in spinal bifida occulta. Sometimes the spinal cord is trapped at the level of the defect and may produce neurologic dysfunction. The...

Thoracic

The area of the back between the cervical and lumbar region comprised of 12 vertebrae.

Tinnitus

A ringing, tinkling or buzzing sound in the ear.

Torticollis

A stiff neck caused by spasms of the neck muscles drawing the head to one side with the chin pointed to the other side. It may be congenital or acquired.

Trachea

Tubular organ that leads from the larynx to the bronchi.

Trachea Malasia

Softening of the cartilage of the trachea.

Trophic

Concerning nourishment; applied to a type of nerve believed to control the growth and nourishment of the parts they enervate (supply).
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