Lesioning involves intentionally damaging or removing specific areas of the brain to treat certain disorders. This procedure can help alleviate symptoms by disrupting abnormal neural pathways.
Related terms
Neuroplasticity: Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to change and reorganize itself in response to new experiences or damage. It plays a significant role in recovery after lesioning.
Stereotactic Surgery: Stereotactic surgery is a precise form of surgical intervention that uses three-dimensional coordinates to locate and target specific areas of the brain for lesioning.
Functional MRI (fMRI): fMRI is a type of imaging technique that measures changes in blood flow within the brain, helping researchers identify which areas are active during specific tasks or conditions.