Hydrocephalus
Also called Water on the brain
NeurologySurgeryPediatricsImportant
An abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the ventricles of the brain, increasing intracranial pressure.
Korean
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French
Hydrocéphalie
Accumulation anormale de liquide céphalorachidien (LCR) dans les ventricules cérébraux, augmentant la pression intracrânienne.
Word parts
hydr/oRoot(Greek) Water, fluidcephal/oRoot(Greek) Head