Cerebrospinal fluid

cerebrospinal fluid

n. Abbr. CSF

The serumlike fluid that circulates through the ventricles of the brain, the cavity of the spinal cord, and the subarachnoid space, functioning as a shock absorber. Also called spinal fluid.

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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Fluid produced within the brain for nutrient transport and structural purposes. CSF circulates through the ventricles, open spaces within the brain, and drains through the membranes surrounding the brain.

Mentioned in: Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Infections, Congenital Brain Defects, Cryptococcosis, Hydrocephalus, Lyme Disease, Ophthalmoplegia, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Ventricular Shunt

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cerebrospinal fluid (s·rēˈ·brō·spīˑ·nl flōōˑ·id),

n colorless, clear fluid that surrounds the central nervous system, that absorbs shocks, delivers nutrients, and removes waste products.

Cerebrospinal fluid.

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cerebrospinal fluid,

n the fluid that flows through and protects the four ventricles of the brain, subarachnoid space, and spinal canal.