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cerebral aqueduct

 

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Noun cerebral aqueduct has 1 sense
  1. cerebral aqueduct, Sylvian aqueduct, aqueductus cerebri - a canal connecting the third and fourth ventricles
    --1 is a kind of duct, epithelial duct, canal, channel

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Cerebral Aqueduct

Definition:

The cerebral aqueduct, also known as the aqueduct of Sylvius, is a narrow canal within the brain that connects the third ventricle to the fourth ventricle, allowing the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

Senses:
  • Medical:
    • A canal in the midbrain that carries cerebrospinal fluid between the third and fourth ventricles of the brain.
    • Any pathological obstruction in the cerebral aqueduct can lead to hydrocephalus.
Sample Sentences:
  • The cerebral aqueduct plays a vital role in maintaining the flow of cerebrospinal fluid.
  • Blockage in the cerebral aqueduct can cause increased pressure in the brain, leading to neurological symptoms.
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