cerebrospinal fluid

Noun

Meaning

clear liquid produced in the ventricles of the brain; fills and protects cavities in the brain and spinal cord

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Synonyms

spinal fluid brain fluid cerebellum bone marrow mantle lobe convolution cerebrum fissure amniotic fluid spinal tap blood plasma CSF body cavity body space

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Hypernyms

humor humour body fluid bodily fluid liquid body substance

Examples

Analysis of the patient's cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which is collected by a lumbar puncture ("spinal tap"), reveals an increased number of white blood cells (primarily lymphocytes ) and a mildly elevated protein level. Source: Internet

Between the arachnoid mater and the pia mater is the subarachnoid space which contains cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Source: Internet

For example, it can be used in brain imaging to suppress cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) so as to bring out periventricular hyperintense lesions, such as multiple sclerosis (MS) plaques. Source: Internet

Drug transporters can pump out drugs from the brain and brain's blood vessel cells into the cerebrospinal fluid and blood circulation. Source: Internet

Distribution is not uniform, with highest concentrations found in the liver and kidney, with lowest in the brain and cerebrospinal fluid. Source: Internet

Hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles of the brain and can be caused by an impaired flow of cerebrospinal fluid, reabsorption, or excessive production of CSF. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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