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Cerebellar mutism
(SAYR-eh-BEH-ler MYOO-tih-zum)
A condition that may occur in patients who have had surgery to remove a tumor in certain parts of the brain, including the cerebellum. Cerebellar mutism syndrome usually appears 1 or 2 days after surgery. Symptoms include loss of speech, trouble swallowing and eating, loss of balance, trouble walking, loss of muscle tone, mood swings, and changes in personality. Many of these symptoms go away over time.
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Cerebellum
(SAYR-eh-BEH-lum)
The portion of the brain in the back of the head between the cerebrum and the brain stem. The cerebellum controls balance for walking and standing, and other complex motor functions.
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Cerebral spinal fluid
Fluid at the brain and spine.
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Cerebrospinal fluid
seh-REE-broh-SPY-nul FLOO-id
The fluid that flows in and around the hollow spaces of the brain and spinal cord, and between two of the meninges (the thin layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord). Cerebrospinal fluid is made by tissue called the choroid plexus in the ventricles (hollow spaces) in the brain. Also called CSF.
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Cerebrum
seh-REE-brum
The largest part of the brain. It is divided into two hemispheres, or halves, called the cerebral hemispheres. Areas within the cerebrum control muscle functions and also control speech, thought, emotions, reading, writing, and learning.
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Cervix
(SER-vix)
The lower, narrow end of the uterus that forms a canal between the uterus and vagina.
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Charts
Your written medical records.
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Chemotherapy
(KEE-moh-THAYR-uh-pee)
Using chemical agents or drugs to destroy malignant cells. Chemotherapy is often used with surgery or radiation to treat cancer. Some chemotherapy treatment plans have different phases: Induction -intensive treatment used to produce a complete remission. Maintenance - drugs given after the initial "induction" to maintain the remission.
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Chest wall
The muscles, bones, and joints that make up the area of the body between the neck and the abdomen.
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Child-life specialist
(... SPEH-shuh-list)
A healthcare professional who is trained in the emotional and developmental needs of children. The child-life specialist helps children and their families understand medical issues and gives psychological and emotional support. Also called child-life worker.
