communicating hydrocephalus

communicating hydrocephalus
hydrocephalus in which there is no obstruction in the ventricular system, and cerebrospinal fluid passes readily out of the brain into the spinal canal, but is not absorbed. Cf. obstructive h. (noncommunicating h.).

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