HYDROCEPHALUS
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Hydrocephalus.
Hydrocephalus - as a 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
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hydrocephalyExample Sentences
"The most common cause of hydrocephalus in newborns is a blockage in the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid."
"Untreated hydrocephalus can lead to serious complications such as brain damage."
"Surgery is often necessary to treat hydrocephalus by placing a shunt to drain the excess fluid."
"Symptoms of hydrocephalus include headache, nausea, vomiting, and blurred vision."
"Infants with hydrocephalus may have an abnormally large head size."
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Is HYDROCEPHALUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hydrocephalus is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HYDROCEPHALUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 27.
Is HYDROCEPHALUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hydrocephalus is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHYDROCEPHALUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 28.
Is HYDROCEPHALUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hydrocephalus is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHYDROCEPHALUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 30.
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