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Hydrocephalus is a buildup of fluid inside the skull that leads to brain swelling. Hydr/o/ "water" cephalus "relating to the head" ergo "water on the brain."
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What is inflammation of brain called?
Inflammation of the brain is more commonly known as encephalitis.
What is called when a child has value shunt caused of water in the brain?
The shunt used for a person who has hydrocephalus ("water on the brain") is not called a "value shunt". It is usually called a "ventriculo-peritoneal shunt" or "VP shunt" for short. Sometimes a "ventriculo-atrial shunt" or "VA shunt" is used instead.
What is Adams ale commonly called?
Water
Water in a gas state is called what?
Water in it's gas state is commonly called "steam".
Which part of the brain regulates water balance?
The part of the brain that regulates water balance also regulates body temperature. This part of the brain is called the hypothalamus.
What do you call gas form of water?
Water Vapor Commonly called "Steam"
What do we commonly call water in its gaseous state?
Gaseous water is called vapours.
Is water on the brain deadly?
It can be if untreatd because it causes increased brain pressure. It is called hydrocephales.
What is the bone in your head called?
It is called the cranium, but it is commonly referred to as the skull.
What are the bugs that look like spiders on water?
Water striders. --------------------------- they are commonly called waterbugs or water skaters
After head injury retention of water by the brain is called?
Cerebral edema
What is the line where the water and the land meet called?
This is most commonly known as the coastline.
