Meaning & use
hydrocephalus
A medical condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up within the cavities of the brain.
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Untreated hydrocephalus in infants can cause the skull to enlarge and press on brain tissue.
Surgeons implanted a shunt to drain fluid and relieve the child's hydrocephalus.
A note on using this word
Hydrocephalus is usually treated with a surgically placed shunt that redirects the excess fluid.
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