Glossary

Medical definitions

Plain-language definitions for the conditions AURORA studies — 1,060 terms across 4 glossaries, each term on its own page.

Chiari malformation glossary

265 plain-language definitions across 11 sections, from Core Terms & Classification to Care Team, Therapy & Support.

Hydrocephalus glossary

265 plain-language definitions across 11 sections, from Core Terms & Classification to Care Team, Therapy & Support.

Glioma glossary

265 plain-language definitions across 11 sections, from Core Terms & Classification to Care Team, Support & Living With Glioma.

Encephalocele glossary

265 plain-language definitions across 11 sections, from Core Terms & Classification to Care Team, Therapy & Support.

All AURORA patient guides

The same definitions with search, sections and reading controls

Put words to what you are feeling — the symptom navigator

Printable booklets to take to an appointment