– also know as trepination. Derived from the Greek trypanon – a borer. This refers to making a hole, by drilling or scrapping, through the skull or other body surface. It is typically done as part of a therapeutic technique where the dura is exposed to allow for a intracranial treatment such as relieving pressure or draining fluid.
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Trepination
– also know as trepanation, the preferred use. This refers to making a hole, by drilling or scrapping, through the skull or other body surface. It is typically done as part of a therapeutic technique where the dura is exposed to allow for a intracranial treatment such as relieving pressure or draining fluid.
Trolard
The Superior Anastomotic Vein. It anastomoses with the Middle Cerebral Vein and the Sagittal Sinus.
TS
Tuberous sclerosis or tuberous sclerosis complex.
TSC
Tuberous sclerosis complex – a rare multi-system disease associated with benign tumors in the brain, kidneys, heart, eyes, lungs and skin. Problems that can be seen in this condition include seizures, developmental delay, poorly controlled behavior, skin abnormalities , lung and kidney disease. The disease is heritable.
TTP
Time To Peak (concentration of gadolinium absorption in a tissue volume). A measurement used to determine a tissue’s perfusion by blood.
TTV
Tumor in the third ventricle
TVL
Tumor in the lateral ventricle
TWIST1
The TWIST1 gene and the protein that results from its transcription (TWIST1 Protein) are key during the embroyonic phase in the development of cells that give rise to the muscle and bone of the face and other structures.
URI
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection