HYDROCEPHALUS - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face; in adults the symptoms are primarily neurological
Categories: Abnormality, Abnormalcy
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "hydrocephalus" was borrowed from Ancient Greek ὑδροκέφαλον.
🧩 Fun Fact
The Greek language preserved ancient Indo-European roots better than most other languages.