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brain tumor
An abnormal growth of tissue in the brain
enkephalins
(en-KEF-uh-lins). Naturally occurring molecules in the brain. Enkephalins attach to special receptors in the brain and spinal cord to inhibit pain messages. They also affect other functions within the brain and nervous system.
Cardiovascular Birth Defect
Conotruncal heart defects, septal heart defects, obstructive heart defects, atrioventricular septal defects, single ventricle, anomalous pulmonary venous return, heterotaxy, Ebstein malformation.
brain
The part of the central nervous system inside the skull. Its functions include muscle control and coordination, sensory reception and integration, speech production, memory storage and the elaboration of thought and emotion.
Non-system-specific Birth Defect
Amniotic band sequence
aneurysm
The localized enlargement of a blood vessel, usually an artery, that forms a bulge or sac.
CBDRP
Centers for Birth Defects Research & Prevention
Alzheimer's disease
Severe form of dementia caused by significant deterioration of brain tissue.
cerebellum
The portion of the brain mainly responsible for balance and coordination.
Bell's palsy
A weakness or paralysis of the muscles that control expression on one side of the face because of damage to a facial nerve.
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