The phrase "lateral ventricles" refers to two hollow spaces filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain. They are located on either side of the midline and help protect and cushion the brain. Full definition
Compared to controls, patients with schizophrenia demonstrated smaller bilateral hippocampus, amygdala, thalamus and accumbens volumes as well as intracranial volume, but larger bilateral caudate, putamen, pallidum and lateral ventricle volumes. (sciencedaily.com)
In contrast, right, left, and total lateral ventricles were proportionally larger than controls, after adjustment for intracranial volume. (aacap.org)
A variety of computer - generated colors highlight my hippocampus, lateral ventricles, and other features that Brewer has measured to determine whether I have early signs of diseases such as Alzheimer's. (discovermagazine.com)