cerebral compression

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Etymology: L, cerebrum, brain, comprimere, to press together

any abnormal condition resulting from hemorrhage, abscess, or tumor that increases intracranial pressure. If untreated, the compression destroys the brain tissues and causes herniation of the brain. Also called brain compression.

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