Term Name: hydrocephalus
Synonyms: hydrocephalus, nonsyndromic, autosomal recessive, hydrocephalus, X-linked
Definition: A cerebral degeneration characterized by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain, leading to progressive enlargement of the head.
Ontology: Human Disease [DOID:10908]   ( DOID:10908 )

Relationships
is a type of: cerebral degeneration
has subtype: communicating hydrocephalus obstructive hydrocephalus