Injury

Definition

Injury refers to physical harm or damage caused by external factors such as accidents, trauma, or disease. In terms of neurons, injury can involve damage to their structure or function due to various causes like head injuries, strokes, neurodegenerative diseases, etc.

Related terms

Traumatic brain injury (TBI): TBI refers to sudden trauma-induced damage to the brain, often caused by accidents or blows to the head. It can lead to various cognitive and physical impairments depending on the severity.

Stroke:

A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted, causing damage or death of brain cells. It can result in temporary or permanent neurological deficits, such as paralysis or speech difficulties.

Neurodegenerative diseases: Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by progressive degeneration and dysfunction of neurons in the central nervous system. Examples include Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease.