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VENTRICULOSTOMY

A surgical procedure that places catheters or pressure monitors into the ventricles of the brain.

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VENULE

A small vein.

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VERMIAN

Referring to the vermis of the cerebellum.

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VERMIS

Normal anatomy. The top portion of the cerebellum.

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VERTEBRA (Pleural – vertebrae)

Basic bone segments of the spine.  There are 7 vertebrae in the cervical spine (upper part of the spine; neck spine).  There are 12 vertebrae in the thoracic spine (middle part of the spine; upper back spine).  There are 5 vertebrae in the lumbar spine (lower part of the spine; lower back spine).

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VERTEBRAL BODY

Main part of the vertebra.  It is the front part of the vertebra.

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VILLOUS

"Hairlike" growth.

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VISCERAL PLEURA

A thin plastic wrap-like material that covers the lungs.

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VOCAL CORD PARALYSIS

This will cause a hoarse voice.  Can involve one or both of the vocal cords.  Usually related to an infection but cancer or masses can also cause this.

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VOLUME LOSS

Shrinkage or atrophy.