Glossary

An inability to perform rapid, alternating muscle movements (diadochokinesis).

Dyskinetic = abnormal movement.  Cerebral palsy characterized by abnormal movements that can be slow, writhing or fast and jerky.  Types of dyskinetic CP are athetoid CP, chorea CP, and dystonic CP.

A movement disorder consisting of involuntary muscle contractions that result in slow, repetitive movements and/or postures.

External Carotid Artery

Electrocardiogram, aka EKG. A recording of the electrical of the heart.

Electrocorticography – the recording of electroencephalography activity during a surgery. This is typically done in the setting of a need for identification of abnormal brain activity such as seen with seizures.

A revascularization technique used to treat cerebral ischemia due to Moyamoya Disease. The technique consists of dissecting a segment of the temporalis muscle with the the superficial temporal artery attached  without disturbing its vascular flow. The muscle is then laid down onto the exposed cortical surface after performing a craniotomy and dural opening. It can be held in contact by sewing the muscle to the cut edges of dura prior to closing the surgical wound.

Encephaloduroarteriosynangiosis – A revascularization technique used to treat cerebral ischemia due to Moyamoya Disease. The technique consists of dissecting superficial temporal artery free from surround scalp with a cuff of galea for a length of several centimeters without disturbing its vascular flow. The artery is then laid down onto the exposed cortical surface after performing a craniotomy and dural opening. It is held in contact by sewing the galeal cuff to the cut edges of dura prior to closing the surgical wound.

Electroencephalograph – The recording of the electrical activity emitted by the brain’s neurons.

A gene involved in production of the Ephrin B1 protein, a protein involved in the development of cell-to-cell adhesion and communication.  It plays a critical role in evolving the shaping of tissues and organs during embryonic development.