Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.
Hydrocephalus
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Definition: Condition, usually congenital, where excessive cerebrospinal fluid accumulates within the cranial vault, putting pressure on the brain and increasing the size of the head
Combining form and definition: hydr/o, “water”; cephal/o, “head” Suffix and definition: -us, “pertaining to”
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