cerebrospinal fluid
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- noun
- /ˌsɛrəbroʊˈspaɪnəl ˈfluɪd/
- Specialized
:
líquido cerebroespinal
- A 53-year-old man was referred to our institution for evaluation of intermittent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea and frontal headache.
- cerebrospinal fluid leak
- cerebrospinal fluid examination
- cerebrospinal fluid sample
After blood, urine and cerebrospinal fluid, the fluid that fades the brain and spinal cord are drawn for bacterial cultures.
- After blood, urine and cerebrospinal fluid, the fluid that fades the brain and spinal cord are drawn for bacterial cultures.
Examples
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The diagnosis of NSAID-induced aseptic meningitis was confirmed by cerebrospinal fluid examination and MRI.
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For example, concentrations of zidovudine in the cerebrospinal fluid are lower than systemic concentrations.
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There was no evidence of a cerebrospinal fluid leak.
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In this series, there were no cases of cerebrospinal fluid leak or ocular injury.
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An examination of cerebrospinal fluid showed no sign of inflammation.
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Probably the effects of the cerebrospinal fluid pressure difference are more pronounced in the midline structures.
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There were no cases of blindness, cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea, or death.
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The patient was successfully treated for post-operative cerebrospinal fluid collection in the neck with a lumbar drain.
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Meningitis occurs when the organism invades the cerebrospinal fluid and inflames the meninges.
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The doctor tested the cerebrospinal fluid to check for any signs of infection.
Synonyms
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A clear, colorless liquid that surrounds and protects the brain and the nerves inside the spine
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A clear liquid around the brain that protects it and helps it work
How Common
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound directly combines 'cerebrospinal' (related to the brain and spinal cord) with 'fluid' (a flowing substance), so the meaning 'a liquid associated with the brain and spinal cord' is compositionally derivable. Although it's a medical term, the internal structure is transparent and parallels exist cross-linguistically, so a learner who knows both constituents would understand the MWE.
Etymology
Cerebrospinal fluid comes from the parts cerebro 'brain' and spinal 'spine', creating a clear picture of a liquid around the brain and spine. So it means the clear liquid that cushions and protects the brain and spinal cord.