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abnormal accumalation of csf in the ventricles of the brain:
hydrocephalus
spina bifida
subdural hematoma
glioblastoma
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The question asks for the medical term that describes the "Abnormal accumulation of CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) in the ventricles of the brain."
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- Hydrocephalus: Derived from hydro- (water) and cephalus (head). It refers to the abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain's cavities (ventricles).
- Spina Bifida: A congenital defect where the spine and spinal cord do not form properly.
- Subdural hematoma: A buildup of blood on the brain's surface beneath the skull.
- Glioblastoma: A type of fast-growing, aggressive brain tumor.
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The term that directly matches the accumulation of CSF in the ventricles is Hydrocephalus.
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- (A) Hydrocephalus (Correct answer)
- (B) Spina Bifida
- (C) Subdural hematoma
- (D) Glioblastoma