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MSH: Pathologic conditions affecting the BRAIN, which is composed of the intracranial components of the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. This includes (but is not limited to) the CEREBRAL CORTEX; intracranial white matter; BASAL GANGLIA; THALAMUS; HYPOTHALAMUS; BRAIN STEM; and CEREBELLUM.,CSP: pathologic conditions affecting the brain, which is composed of the intracranial components of the central nervous system.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>The brain is the control center of the body. It controls thoughts, memory, speech and movement. It regulates the function of many organs. When the brain is healthy, it works quickly and automatically. However, when problems occur, the results can be devastating. </p><p><a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/encephalitis.html'>Inflammation in the brain</a> can lead to problems such as vision loss, weakness and paralysis. Loss of brain cells, which happens if you suffer a <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/stroke.html'>stroke</a>, can affect your ability to think clearly. <a href=
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