noun
- Plural of hydrocephalus; instances or cases of abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, typically causing increased intracranial pressure and enlargement of the head.
Usage: Medical/anatomical term; Plural form; singular is hydrocephalus
Examples
- The pediatric neurologist reviewed several cases of hydrocephali in the hospital's patient database.
- Congenital hydrocephali can be detected through prenatal imaging.
- Treatment options for hydrocephali include shunt placement and endoscopic procedures.
- The study compared outcomes in infants diagnosed with hydrocephali at different gestational ages.