Cortical Spreading Depression

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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.)

Descriptor ID	D013181
MeSH Number(s)	G11.561.270.300
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Biological Sciences [G]
Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena [G11]
Nervous System Physiological Phenomena [G11.561]
Evoked Potentials [G11.561.270]
Cortical Spreading Depression [G11.561.270.300]

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