Cortical Spreading Depression
Synonyms
Cortical Depression, Spreading
Cortical Depressions, Spreading
Cortical Spreading Depressions
Depression, Cortical Spreading
Depression, Spreading Cortical
Depressions, Cortical Spreading
Depressions, Spreading Cortical
Leao Spreading Depression
Spreading Cortical Depression
Spreading Cortical Depressions
Spreading Depression of Leao
Spreading Depression, Cortical
Spreading Depressions, Cortical
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.)