hydrocephaly
noun /,haɪdrə'sɛfəli/
- Definition
- 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
- Example
- 'hydrocephaly' can be found in many classic books.
- Synonyms
- hydrocephalus
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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