Acquired Abnormality
hydrocephalus acquired
Definitions related to hydrocephalus acquired:
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(acquired hydrocephalus) An abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain that is acquired after birth.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(acquired hydrocephalus) Hydrocephalus that results from head trauma, brain tumors, intracranial hemorrhage, or meningitis.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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