noun
- Plural of hydrocephalic; people who have hydrocephalus, a medical condition characterized by excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain.
Usage: medical/clinical term; can refer to patients or individuals with the condition
Examples
- The pediatric neurologist specializes in treating hydrocephalics of all ages.
- Many hydrocephalics require surgical intervention to manage fluid buildup.
- Support groups for hydrocephalics and their families meet monthly.
- Early diagnosis is crucial for hydrocephalics to prevent developmental delays.
- The hospital's neurosurgery team has successfully treated hundreds of hydrocephalics.