| cerebrospinal fluid |
Fluid that bathes the brain and the spinal cord. A sample of this fluid is often removed from the body for diagnostic purposes by a lumbar puncture (spinal tap).
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| cerebrospinal fluid |
A colorless solution similar to plasma protecting the brain and spinal cord from shock. A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is used to draw CSF.
Ãâó: members.tripod.com/~cripkorner/glossary.html
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| cerebrospinal fluid |
Clear fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Ãâó: www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/BN/00023.html
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| cerebrospinal fluid |
a clear, nutrient-rich fluid that circulates around and through the brain and spinal cord.
Ãâó: www.aegis.com/pubs/beta/1999/be990414.html
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| cerebrovascular accident |
Sudden bursting or blockage of a blood vessel in the brain, which causes serious bleeding or blocks blood circulation. This leads to a stroke.
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