Cortical Spreading Depression (definition)

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Definition: 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.)

Other names Spreading Cortical Depression; Cortical Depression, Spreading; Spreading Depressions, Cortical; Spreading Depression, Cortical; Spreading Cortical Depressions; Leao Spreading Depression; Depressions, Spreading Cortical; Depressions, Cortical Spreading; Depression, Spreading Cortical; Depression, Cortical Spreading; Cortical Spreading Depressions; Cortical Depressions, Spreading; Spreading Depression of Leao

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