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9 terms starting with D
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Learn more about Demyelination
Demyelination
Loss of the fatty insulating sheath (myelin) surrounding nerve axons, which impairs their function by interfering with their ability to conduct electrical nerve impulses normally.
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Learn more about Diencephalon
Diencephalon
The midbrain. This contains discrete nerve centres including the hypothalamus, which controls appetite regulation, sexual arousal, thirst and temperature control, and some aspects of memory. The diencephalon also contains the thalamus, the body's sensory gateway to the brain.
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Learn more about Diffuse axonal injury
Diffuse axonal injury
Widespread tearing of nerve fibres across the whole of the brain.
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Learn more about Diffuse brain injury
Diffuse brain injury
Injury to cells in many areas of the brain rather than in one specific location.
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Learn more about Diplopia
Diplopia
Double vision
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Learn more about Disinhibition
Disinhibition
Difficulty in controlling urges and impulses to speak, act or show emotions.
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Learn more about Dura
Dura
Outermost of the three membranes protecting the brain and spinal cord.
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Learn more about Dysarthria
Dysarthria
Difficulty speaking because of weakness and lack of co-ordination of the muscles for speech.
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Learn more about Dyspraxia
Dyspraxia
Inability to plan and perform purposeful movements, while still having the ability to move and be aware of the movement.