What does "Brain parenchyma" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
"Brain parenchyma" refers to the main tissue of the brain. It includes the parts of the brain responsible for all the complex thinking, feeling, and actions that the brain controls. When a report says the brain parenchyma is normal, it means that this main tissue of the brain appears to be healthy and functioning as it should.
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