neurocele

/nuːroʊˈsɛli/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of brain lesion caused by the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid, typically resulting from an obstruction in the cerebrospinal fluid pathways.

“The neurocele was diagnosed after the patient underwent an MRI scan, which revealed an unusual accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain.”

Synonyms

  • arachnoid cyst
  • cerebral cyst