Hydrocephalic (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by or evidencing hydrocephalus.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The hydrocephalic infant required immediate medical attention to relieve the pressure on its brain.
- The doctor specialized in treating hydrocephalic patients and had developed a new surgical technique to improve their quality of life.
- The MRI scan revealed that the patient had a hydrocephalic condition that was causing her severe headaches and dizziness.
- The hydrocephalic child's parents were worried about the long-term effects of the condition on their child's cognitive development.
- The neurosurgeon explained to the family that the hydrocephalic condition was caused by a blockage in the cerebrospinal fluid pathway.