Fluid, cerebrospinal (CSF)

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Fluid, cerebrospinal (CSF)

Fluid, cerebrospinal (CSF)

A watery fluid, continuously produced and absorbed, which flows in the ventricles (cavities) within the brain and around the surface of the brain and spinal cord. The CSF is produced by the choroid plexus, a series of infolded blood vessels projecting into the cerebral ventricles, and it is absorbed into the venous system. If production exceedes absorption, the CSF pressure rises and the result is hydrocephalus. This can also occur if the CSF pathways are obstructed and CSF accumulates.

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Cord
1. In anatomy, a long ropelike structure. 2. Short for the spinal cord or the umbilical cord.

Choroid
This is the vascular coat between the sclera and the retina, which furnishes blood and nutrition to the outer layer of the retina.

Plexus
A network of nerves or veins.

Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.

Cerebral
Referring to the cerebrum.

Venous
Having to do with a vein.

Absorption
The way nutrients from food move from the small intestine into the cells in the body.

Hydrocephalus
A relatively rare condition caused by swelling of the fluid-filled cavities in the brain (called ventricles), hydrocephalus or "water on the brain" is sometimes the first sign of spina bifida or can be caused by a tumor or surgery to close an open spinal column.

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Fluid, cerebrospinal (CSF)

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