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It means a loss of neurons and the connections between them in the brain. Atrophy means loss of cells
This refers to a reduction in the volume of the brain's cortex. The cortex is on the brain's surface and it is comprised of a thick nerve cell layer.
Cortical dysfunction refers to a problem with the cortex in the brain. It is the part of the brain that controls motor function. This kind of problem is seen with people who have Alzheimer's Disease.
AnswerCortical (brain-related) atrophy means wasting away and decrease in size of gray matter of brain. Diffuse means the wasting is generalizedGeneralized anxiety disorder, not confined to one particular area. Age related may mean the result of aging (over 55-60).
Involution is the medical term meaning shrinkage of a gland with age, as with the normal developmental involution of the thymus.
Lacunar strokes LACK cortical deficits. Exactly what are cortical symptomes, I do not know. =-(
During pregnancy, the uterus stretches to accommodate the growth of the fetus. Involution occurs postpartum and is when the uterus contracts to return to its preprgnant size.
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It's a sign of (severe) cerebral atrophy. It's being seen on CT or/and MRI scans of the brain. Generalized sulcal prominence diffusely is consistent with diffuse brain atrophy.
Clinical significance of cortical thickening of the femur