1. Plural of hydrocephalus; conditions characterized by abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, causing increased intracranial pressure.
Usage: Medical term; Plural form

Examples

• The pediatric neurologist diagnosed several cases of hydrocephalies in newborns.
• Untreated hydrocephalies can lead to developmental delays and neurological complications.
• Modern imaging techniques have improved the early detection of hydrocephalies.
• Shunt placement is a common treatment for symptomatic hydrocephalies.
• The study compared outcomes across different types of hydrocephalies in children.