Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus ('water-head', term derived from Greek) is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain. This increase in intracranial volume results in elevated intracranial pressure.
Related Topics:
Greek - Cerebrospinal fluid - Ventricle - Brain - Intracranial pressure
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