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
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hydrocephaly::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | hydrocephalus |
| Type of | abnormalcy, abnormality |
| Derivation | hydrocephalic |
Examples of hydrocephaly
hydrocephaly
Occasionally, it is affected by malignant tumours and hydrocephaly.
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That is where I met them and Trish Stone, a Kensington mom who was told in her 20th week of pregnancy that one of her twin boys had hydrocephaly.
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Trish Stone, a mother who lives in Kensington, was given a copy of that book after she was told in her 20th week that one of her twin boys had hydrocephaly.
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I was supposed to return and cure hydrocephaly, shunt placement resulting in subdural hematoma, subsequent intractable head pain and the resultant lapse into dementia.
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- Hydrocephalus: 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
- A condition characterized by enlargement of the head due to the increased accumulation of fluid in the brain. When children with hydrocephalus are not treated promptly, they will have below normal intelligence, physical disabilities and a variety of other medical problems. ...
- Individuals with hydrocephaly have an enlarged head and a small face, mouth, and chin. It affects the circulation of the cerebral spinal fluid in the cavaties of the brain. A block in the circulation results in increased intraventricular pressure. ...
