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5 terms starting with T
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Learn more about Temporal lobes
Temporal lobes
The part of the cerebral hemispheres located under the frontal and parietal lobes, lying inwards of the ears. It has a range of important functions and is involved with hearing and some complex aspects of auditory, language and visual perception, as well as memory and emotion.
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Learn more about Therapeutic hypothermia
Therapeutic hypothermia
Artificial cooling may be used to lower the core body temperature, as a means of reducing the metabolism of brain cells and decreasing their oxygen requirement. There is some evidence that this may have a protective effect on the brain following cardiac arrest and in other anoxic states, although this remains controversial.
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Learn more about Tracheostomy
Tracheostomy
An operation to insert a plastic tube in the neck just below the Adam's apple. Through this tube, an adequate air passage can be maintained. It may be necessary to leave the tube in the windpipe for a prolonged period.
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Learn more about Traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury
Damage to the brain resulting from a head injury.
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Learn more about Tremor
Tremor
Regular repetitive movements which may be worse either at rest or on attempted movement.