Creator: Dr. Smitha S. Dutt
Keywords: Cryptococcal meningitis, Cryptococcal meningitis glossary, glossary for Cryptococcal meningitis

Written by Dr. Smitha S. Dutt, PhD

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman, MD

Last Updated on Apr 02, 2018

Glossary

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF): A clear colorless fluid that fills the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord.

Meninges: The three membranes that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord.

Lumbar puncture: A procedure in which a needle is put into the lower part of the spinal column to collect cerebrospinal fluid or to give anticancer drugs intrathecally. Also called a spinal tap.

Hydrocephalus: The abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain.

Edema: The accumulation of fluid in any part of the body.

Published on Mar 29, 2018
Last Updated on Apr 02, 2018

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