Lomustine, an alkylating nitrosourea drug that is highly lipid soluble. It is used as an oral, chemotherapy drug for tumors inn the brain.
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CCNU
Lomustine-an alkylating nitrosourea that readily crosses the blood-brain barrier due to its highly lipid soluble nature. This has resulted in its wide use for the treatment of brain tumors.
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – A United States federal agency whose mission is to protect the public health and safety by providing information to enhance health decisions. It does this through partnering with state health departments and other organizations in the United States and the world to understand the dissemination of disease and its control.
central nervous system
The brain and spinal cord. These structures receives and integrates information from the body via the peripheral nervous system and coordinates the activity of the elements of the body.
cerebral palsy
a non-progressive injury to the central nervous system occurring during gestation or in the perinatal period
CHD
Congenital heart disease. A disorder or defect in the heart affecting blood circulation that is present at birth. This can affect the heart’s valves, walls or its surrounding blood vessels.
chitinous
of or resembling chitin (A tough, protective, semitransparent substance, primarily a nitrogen-containing polysaccharide, forming the principal component of arthropod exoskeletons and the cell walls of certain fungi.)
Chorea
A specific type of involuntary, abnormal muscle contraction characterized by a sudden, rapid, jerking pattern 0f movement.
ChPP
Choroid Plexus Papilloma
CISS
Constructive Interference in Steady State: A MRI imaging technique that produces high-resolution images. CISS accentuates the contrast between fluids, such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and surrounding structures. This enables precise visualization of intricate structures within the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and inner ear. Its ability to provide heavily T2-weighted images sets it apart as a valuable tool for detailing soft tissues and distinguishing fine structures.
