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(Gr. hydro, water; kephale, head): A condition in which there is either overproduction, obstructed circulation or impaired absorption of CSF resulting in abnormal progressive accumulation of fluid within the cerebral ventricles and/o r subarachnoid spaces, dilation of the venricles, compression of brain substance, raised intracranial pressure and consequent neurological and functional disturbances.
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| hydrocephalus |
(hye-dro-SEF-uh-lus): The abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain.
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| hydrocephalus |
an excessive amount of cerebrospinal fluid usually under increased pressure within the skull. The condition may be congenital, result from a head injury brain hemorrhage, infection or tumor.
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| hydrocephalus |
increased accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the ventricles fo the brain. Can indicate a blockage to the flow of CSF.
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| hydrocephalus |
A relatively rare condition caused by swelling of the fluid-filled cavities in the brain (called ventricles), hydrocephalus or "water on the brain" is sometimes the first sign of spina bifida or can be caused by a tumor or surgery to close an open spinal column.
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