Term Name: | hydrocephalus |
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Synonyms: | hydrocephalus, nonsyndromic, autosomal recessive, hydrocephalus, X-linked |
Definition: | A cerebral degeneration characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain, leading to progressive enlargement of the head. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:10908] ( DOID:10908 ) |