Glossary

Here you will find all the key concepts and notions of neuroscience. An essential resource for those who would like to better understand the brain and how it works!

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Serotonin: A neurotransmitter involved in mood management and associated with happiness. Often called the “happiness hormone”, serotonin activates or inhibits brain activity depending on the receptor to which it binds. Serotonin is essential for neurons to communicate with each other.

Efferent nerve :: A bundle of nerve fibres (neurons) allow the transmission of information from the periphery to the central nervous system.
Electroconvulsive therapy :: An electrotherapy technique that applies an electric current to the skull.
Electroencephalogram (EEG) :: Examination to measure the electrical activity of the brain.
Electrophysiology :: The study of electrical and electrochemical phenomena that occur in the cells and tissues of living beings and in particular in nerve fibres.
Encephalon :: Includes brain hemispheres, cerebellum and brainstem.
Endorphin :: Neurotransmitters produced by the brain, particularly in response to stress, pain and exercise.
Endymal cavity :: A channel in the centre of the spinal cord through which cerebrospinal fluid flows.
Epithelial cell :: A type of cell covering the surface of the body (skin) or lining the inside of all hollow organs.
Eponym :: A thin layer of cells lining the inner cavities of the brain (the cerebral ventricles) and the central canal of the spinal cord.
Extradition space :: The area between the dura mater and the braincase.