antiptosis

/ˌæntɪptəˈsɪs, ˌæntɪpˈtɒsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

the downward displacement of the brain within the skull, often resulting from a severe head injury, usually associated with a concussion or other forms of traumatic brain injury

“The patient’s CT scan revealed antiptosis, prompting the doctor to perform emergency surgery.”

Synonyms

  • cerebral herniation
  • downward displacement

Antonyms

  • cerebral elevation