An increased amount of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain is termed:

A) meningitis.
B) meningocele.
C) intracranial.
D) hydrocephalus.


D
Explanation:
A) Meningitis is inflammation of the brain coverings.
B) Meningocele is a congenital hernia in which the meninges protrude through a spinal defect.
C) Intracranial means within the skull.
D) Correct.

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