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A tumor-like mass of granulation tissue caused by chronic inflammation of the meninges and brain due to infection. 

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brain ; chronic ; granuloma ; infection ; inflammation ; meninges ; tumor

Convoluted ridge on the outer surface of the brain caused by infolding of the cerebral cortex and bound by sulci.

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brain ; cerebral cortex ; sulcus

Persistent pushing with the head against a fixed object; often a sign of brain disease.

Viewing from the front, the head appears tilted to one side; often a sign of vestibular disease.

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Metallic elements with high atomic weights; a common hazardous waste; can damage organisms at low concentrations and tends to accumulate in the food chain, e.g. lead, iron.

Cancer formed by proliferation of endothelial and fibrobastic (connective) tissue, typically involving highly vascular organs such as the spleen or liver.

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cancer ; endothelium ; liver ; sarcoma ; vascular

See packed cell volume (PCV).

Persistent contraction of the facial muscles on one side; often due to chronic disease of the facial nerve.

Partial loss of voluntary movement in the limbs on one side of the body.

Complete loss of voluntary movement in the limbs on one side of the body.