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Descriptor English:   Spreading Cortical Depression 
Descriptor Spanish:   Depresión Cortical Expansiva 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Depressão Cortical Alastrante 
Synonyms English:   Cortical Depression, Spreading  
Tree Number:   G11.561.525.270.712
Definition English:   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.) 
History Note English:   67(64) 
Allowable Qualifiers English:  
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Record Number:   13566 
Unique Identifier:   D013181 

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