Cortical Spreading Depression
MESHD013181
The decrease in neuronal activity (related to a decrease in metabolic demand) extending from the site of cortical stimulation. It is believed to be responsible for the decrease in cerebral blood flow that accompanies the aura of MIGRAINE WITH AURA. (Campbell's Psychiatric Dictionary, 8th ed.)
Synonyms
- Cortical Spreading Depressions
- Depression, Cortical Spreading
- Depressions, Cortical Spreading
- Spreading Depression, Cortical
- Spreading Depressions, Cortical
- Cortical Depression, Spreading
- Cortical Depressions, Spreading
- Depression, Spreading Cortical
- Depressions, Spreading Cortical
- Spreading Cortical Depressions
- Spreading Cortical Depression
- Spreading Depression of Leao
- Leao Spreading Depression
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