noun
- Plural of hydrocephalus; conditions in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain, causing increased intracranial pressure.
Usage: Medical term; Also called water on the brain in lay usage
Examples
- The pediatric neurologist diagnosed three cases of hydrocephaluses in the clinic that week.
- Congenital hydrocephaluses can be detected through prenatal imaging.
- Treatment options for hydrocephaluses include shunt placement and endoscopic procedures.
- The study compared outcomes in different types of hydrocephaluses across age groups.