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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

수두증

뇌실 내 뇌척수액이 비정상적으로 축적되는 상태; 두개내압 상승을 유발함.

French

Hydrocéphalie

Accumulation anormale de liquide céphalorachidien (LCR) dans les ventricules cérébraux, augmentant la pression intracrânienne.

Word parts

  • hydr/oRoot(Greek) Water, fluid
  • cephal/oRoot(Greek) Head

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