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spreading depression
spreading depression Spreading depression, specifically cortical spreading depression, is a biological brain process in which a wave spreads across the cortex in a changing pattern.
Spreading depression, specifically cortical spreading depression, is a biological brain process in which a wave spreads across the cortex in a changing pattern. It is described as a pathophysiological phenomenon linked to some neurological disorders, and the wave may move through the whole cortex or skip some regions.