Category: V

A vermiform appendix.  

The central part of the cerebellum, which forms the top of the fourth ventricle. Lobe of the cerebellum between the two hemispheres. The central portion of the cerebellum, lying between its two lateral hemispheres and immediately behind the pons and the medulla oblongata of the hindbrain.  

The external red parts of the lips.  

A synthetic compound which helps to prevent the movement of calcium ions across membranes. It is used in the treatment of angina pectoris, hypertension and irregular heartbeat. Oral/parenteral calcium channel blocker used in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, angina, arrythmia, and migraine. Adverse effects include nausea, bradycardia, and hypotension with the intravenous form.…

A type of nebuliser which is used in aerosol therapy.  

A surgical operation to pass a hollow needle into a ventricle of the brain so as to reduce pressure, take a sample of fluid or enlarge the ventricular opening to prevent the need for a shunt. An operation to introduce a hollow needle (canula) into one of the lateral ventricles (cavities) of the brain. This…

An examination of the brain using an endoscope. Observation of the ventricles of the brain through a flber-optic instrument. Examination of the ventricles of the brain with an endoscope.  

An artificial drain used in hydrocephalus to drain cerebrospinal fluid from the ventricles.  

A method of taking X-ray pictures of the ventricles of the brain after air has been introduced to replace the cerebrospinal fluid. An X-ray study of the ventricles of the brain, involving the insertion of needles to withdraw fluid and inject air or gas. X-ray examination of the ventricles of the brain after the introduction…

An X-ray picture of the ventricles of the brain. A radiograph of the cerebral ventricles.