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Terms related to Brain Injuries

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  • Dendrite

    • (See AXON).

  • Diencephalon

    • These are small white nerve centres. In this area lies the small hypothalamus, which controls appetite regulation, sexual arousal, thirst and temperature control, and some aspects of memory.

  • Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI)

    • Widespread tearing of nerve fibres across the whole of the brain.

  • Diffuse Brain Injury

    • Injury to cells in many areas of the brain rather than in one specific location.

  • Diplopia

    • Double vision.

  • Disinhibition

    • Difficulty in controlling urges and impulses to speak, act or show emotions.

  • Dura

    • One of the three membranes holding the brain together within the skull.

  • Dysarthria

    • Difficulty speaking because of weakness and lack of co-ordination of the muscles for speech.

  • Dysphagia

    • Difficulty with swallowing.

  • Dyspraxia

    • Inability to plan and perform purposeful movements, while still having the ability to move and be aware of the movement.


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