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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Ionic channel: A small pore composed of a protein located on the cell surface that allows ions such as sodium, potassium or calcium to pass through.

Patent :: A document that grants the monopoly of exploitation of a discovery to its inventor.
Pathology :: The science of studying the causes and symptoms of diseases as a whole.
Pia mater :: Deepest layer of the meninges.
Plasma :: The liquid part of the blood in which the blood cells (red and white blood cells in particular) are immersed.
Plasticity :: The brain's essential ability to adapt dynamically.
Pons :: Central, swollen part of the brain stem.
Positron emission tomography (PET) :: Imaging technique that measures the metabolic activity of a tissue using radioactive compounds.
Protocol :: A document describing the conditions and conduct of an experiment, test or trial.