The phrase
"ventricular system" refers to a network of fluid-filled spaces called ventricles found within the brain. These ventricles help circulate cerebrospinal fluid, which acts as a cushion and carries nutrients to the brain and spinal cord.
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«ventricular»
«system»
Sentences with «ventricular system»
- Tumors infiltrating the cerebellum, bilateral corpus callosum («butterfly glioma»), ventricular system, or brain stem (clinicaltrials.gov)
- Ventriculoperitoneal shunting is a surgical procedure to treat excessive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) buildup within the ventricular system of the brain. (sevneurology.com)
- This is a procedure in which our surgeons drain fluid from the ventricular system in your pet's brain. (sevneurology.com)
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