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Definition of Hydrocephaly
1. Noun. An abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face; in adults the symptoms are primarily neurological.
Exact synonyms: Hydrocephalus
Generic synonyms: Abnormalcy, Abnormality
Derivative terms: Hydrocephalic, Hydrocephalic
Generic synonyms: Abnormalcy, Abnormality
Derivative terms: Hydrocephalic, Hydrocephalic
Definition of Hydrocephaly
1. Noun. hydrocephalus ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Hydrocephaly
1. [n -LIES]
Medical Definition of Hydrocephaly
1. An increased quantity of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) inside the brain that can result in increased pressure. Often the result of a disturbance (obstruction) in the normal CSF circulation or the over-production of CSF. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hydrocephaly
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