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hydrocephalus

/ˌhaɪ.drəʊˈsef.ə.ləs/

Übersetzung: Medizinischer Zustand, bei dem sich überschüssige Gehirn-Rückenmarks-Flüssigkeit in den Hirnventrikeln ansammelt, was zu erhöhtem Hirndruck und neurologischen Symptomen führen kann.

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C2formalcommonmedical/ˌhaɪ.drəʊˈsef.ə.ləs/

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A medical condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain, which can lead to increased intracranial pressure and neurological symptoms.

  • 🇩🇪Medizinischer Zustand, bei dem sich überschüssige Gehirn-Rückenmarks-Flüssigkeit in den Hirnventrikeln ansammelt, was zu erhöhtem Hirndruck und neurologischen Symptomen führen kann.
  1. A medical condition involving excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain C1 formal medical

    A disorder where cerebrospinal fluid accumulates abnormally in the brain's ventricles, causing increased pressure. In infants, this leads to rapid head growth, bulging fontanelles, and a small face; in adults, symptoms are mainly neurological, such as headaches, vision problems, and cognitive difficulties.

    • The baby was diagnosed with hydrocephalus shortly after birth.
    • Surgeons placed a shunt to drain excess fluid from the brain of the hydrocephalus patient.
    • Adults with hydrocephalus often experience changes in balance and memory.
    • Without treatment, hydrocephalus can cause permanent brain damage.

    🇩🇪Hydrocephalus

    Synonyme: hydrocephaly

  • hydrocephali plural form
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  • hydrocephalus's possessive singular form