Glossary

A multinucleated mass of cytoplasm. From the word syncytium (/sɪnˈsaɪtiəm/; plural syncytia; from Greek: σύν (syn) = “together” + κύτος (kytos) = “box, i.e. cell”). It results from fusion of a number of cells containing single nuclei.

An abbreviation of syringomyelia, a fluid filled cavity within the spinal cord.

Type and Cross Match.  As in type and cross match blood to possibly be used for a blood transfusion.  Refers to the evaluation of a unit of donated blood for its “blood type” and whether it contains abnormal antibodies that might cause an adverse reaction if used in a transfusion.

Tubercle bacillus or tuberculosis

Tubercle bacillus or tuberculosis abscess

Traumatic brain injury. Usually refers to severe injury to brain with associated alteration in state of consciousness.

tubercle bacillus or tuberculosis meningitis

Transcranial doppler. A diagnostic technique using high frequency sound waves to measure the direction and amount of blood flow in a region of the brain.

Tethered (Spinal) Cord Syndrome – A condition where the spinal cord is pulled at the base of the spinal canal. In another words, the spinal cord is literally tethered. The condition occurs in a group of disorders of the spinal cord including tight filum terminale, lipomeningomyelocele, split cord malformations, dermal sinus tracts, dermoids, and cystoceles.

Transforming Growth Factor-Beta.  A family of proteins instrumental in the processes of bone and cartilage formation, skeletal development and homeostasis.  Abnormalities in these proteins have been associated with progression of various disease states.