Definition

Noun: - A canal connecting the third and fourth ventricles: In neuroanatomy, "aqueductus cerebri" refers to a narrow, channel-like structure within the midbrain of the brain. It serves as a conduit for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to flow between the third ventricle and the fourth ventricle.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Obstruction of the aqueductus cerebri can lead to hydrocephalus.
  • The MRI scan clearly showed the pathway of the aqueductus cerebri.

Advanced Usage

• "Aqueduct of Sylvius": This is a common alternative name for the aqueductus cerebri, named after the anatomist Franciscus Sylvius.
  • The terms "aqueductus cerebri" and "aqueduct of Sylvius" are used interchangeably in medical texts.

Variants and Related Words

• Cerebral aqueduct (n): The English translation and most common clinical term for "aqueductus cerebri".
  • The cerebral aqueduct is a critical structure for normal CSF circulation.

Synonyms

• Aqueduct of Sylvius: An eponymous synonym.
• Cerebral aqueduct: The direct English equivalent.
• Sylvian aqueduct: Another eponymous variant.

Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs)

• Ventricle (n): One of the interconnected cavities in the brain where cerebrospinal fluid is produced and through which it flows.
• Hydrocephalus (n): A condition often associated with impaired flow through the aqueductus cerebri, characterized by an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain.

Noun

1. a canal connecting the third and fourth ventricles