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hydrocephalus Definition

hydro·cepha·lus (hī′drə sef′ə ləs)

noun

a condition characterized by an abnormal increase in the amount of fluid in the cranium, esp. in young children, causing enlargement of the head and deterioration of the brain

Etymology: ModL < Gr hydrokephalon < hydōr, water + kephalē, head: see cephalic

hydrocephalus Related Forms
hy′dro·ce·phal′·ic (-sə fal′ik) adjective, noun hy′dro·ceph′a·lous (-ləs) adjective
hydrocephalus Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: The reports from his doctors speak of him having hydrocephalus.
  • cause: This team is investigating the ' signal molecule ' which produces the scarring around the brain thought to be responsible for causing hydrocephalus.
  • call: The condition of over- filled ventricles is called hydrocephalus.
  • develop: Oliver was born prematurely and developed hydrocephalus, which is an abnormal amount of cerebrospinal fluid around the brain.
  • relieve: Surgery is sometimes needed to relieve the hydrocephalus or to drain an abscess.

Adjective modifier

  • normal: He is currently studying, part-time, for a PhD at APU, exploring the illness experiences of individuals with normal pressure hydrocephalus.
  • congenital: She also suffered from severe spina bifida and congenital hydrocephalus.
  • obstructive: Obstructive hydrocephalus or syringomyelia may also be seen because of direct mechanical blockage of normal CSF flow.
  • chronic: However, no cases of chronic hydrocephalus and suprasellar arachnoid cyst presenting with rhinorrhea as the unique clinical manifestation are reported in the literature.

Noun used with modifier

  • and/or: Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Working with those in Sussex who have spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus to create and develop the best opportunities.
  • pressure: He is currently studying, part-time, for a PhD at APU, exploring the illness experiences of individuals with normal pressure hydrocephalus.