Glossary I

Glossary I

Intonational contour refers to a pattern of pitch changes characteristic of an utterance as a whole, such as the rising intonation often found in questions.

Intoxication is defined as a transient state of physical and psychological disruption caused by the presence of a toxic substance, such as alcohol, in the CNS.

Intracavernous injection is defined as a treatment method for erectile dysfunction in which vasodilating drugs are injected into the penis for the purpose of creating an erection.

Intracellular thirst refers to thirst triggered when fluid is drawn out of cells due to an increased concentration of salts and minerals outside the cell.

Intracerebral means "within the cerebrum " or brain.

Intracerebral fibers refer to fibers that connect regions within one hemisphere.

Intracranial Pressure (ICP) related to the presence of a bleed (or hemorrhage ) within the cranium (skull) often associated with the development of a space-occupying mass or pocket of blood, which may press on nearby brain structures, affecting their integrity.

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) refers to fertility procedure that involves mechanically injecting a sperm into the center of an ovum.