Hydrocephalus - Glossary

Glossary

Choroid plexus: The blood capillaries that supply blood to the ventricles of the brain.

Cerebrospinal fluid: The cerebrospinal fluid is present in the cavities or ventricles of the brain and forms a cushion for the brain and the spinal cord. The CSF maintains the pressure balance, provides nutrients, and removes the wastes from the brain and the spinal cord.