hydrocephalus
/ˌhaɪdroʊˈsɛfələs/
noun
- A medical condition in which an abnormal amount of cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain's ventricles, causing head enlargement and brain damage if untreated.
- Hydrocephalus is often treated by inserting a shunt to drain excess fluid.
- Early diagnosis of hydrocephalus can prevent serious developmental delays.
- Babies with hydrocephalus may have an unusually large head circumference.
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