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hydrocephalus

/ˌhaɪ.drəʊˈsef.ə.ləs/

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noun

/ˌhaɪ.drəʊˈsef.ə.ləs/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся аномальным накоплением спинномозговой жидкости в желудочках головного мозга, что может привести к повышению внутричерепного давления и неврологическим симптомам.

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.

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  1. A medical condition involving excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brainC1formalmedical

    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.

    ruГидроцефалия

    • 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.

    Synonymshydrocephaly

Forms
  • hydrocephali plural form
  • hydrocephali's possessive plural form
  • hydrocephalus's possessive singular form