cerebrospinal fluid
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Definition
- Noun:
- Clear liquid produced in the ventricles of the brain; fills and protects cavities in the brain and spinal cord: Cerebrospinal fluid is a clear, colorless body fluid that circulates within the cavities of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord, providing mechanical and immunological protection.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- A sample of cerebrospinal fluid was taken for analysis.
- The doctor explained that cerebrospinal fluid acts as a cushion for the brain.
- A blockage in the flow of cerebrospinal fluid can cause pressure to build up.
Advanced Usage
- "to analyze cerebrospinal fluid": to examine this fluid, typically via a lumbar puncture (spinal tap), for diagnostic purposes.
- The lab will analyze the cerebrospinal fluid to check for signs of infection.
- "cerebrospinal fluid pressure": the force exerted by this fluid within the cranial cavity.
- Monitoring cerebrospinal fluid pressure is crucial after certain brain injuries.
Variants and Related Words
- CSF: A common initialism for cerebrospinal fluid.
- The test results for the CSF were normal.
- Ventricular fluid: Another term sometimes used, referencing its production site in the brain's ventricles.
- Lumbar puncture: The medical procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid from the lower back.
Synonyms
- Spinal fluid: A less precise but commonly used synonym.
- Brain fluid: An informal, non-technical term.
Related Phrases
- Cerebrospinal fluid leak: A condition where this fluid escapes, often from the nose or ear, usually after injury or surgery.
- The patient was diagnosed with a cerebrospinal fluid leak following the accident.
- Cerebrospinal fluid shunt: A medical device implanted to drain excess fluid and relieve pressure.
- The child required a cerebrospinal fluid shunt to manage hydrocephalus.
Noun
- clear liquid produced in the ventricles of the brain; fills and protects cavities in the brain and spinal cord