What is another word for hydrocephalic?

Pronunciation: [hˌa͡ɪdɹə͡ʊsfˈalɪk] (IPA)

Hydrocephalus is a condition that occurs when cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain, often resulting in an enlarged head or other severe symptoms. The term "hydrocephalic," commonly used to describe someone with this condition, can sometimes be considered insensitive or outdated. There are several synonyms for this term that may be more appropriate, including terms such as "cerebral fluid retention," "water on the brain," or "enlarged brain." These alternatives can help to provide an accurate description of the condition without using potentially offensive language, and can also help to raise awareness of this serious medical condition.

What are the hypernyms for Hydrocephalic?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Hydrocephalic

Some have treated his power as unnatural-resembling a huge hydrocephalic head, the magnitude of which implies disease, ultimate weakness, and early death.
"Specimens with Memoirs of the Less-known British Poets, Vol. 3"
George Gilfillan
Few hydrocephalic subjects reach adult life.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson
I remember a woman with dead eyes and a huge hydrocephalic head, who sat in a bath-chair by one of the cathedral doors, and whenever people passed, cried shrilly for money in a high, unnatural voice.
"The Land of The Blessed Virgin; Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia"
William Somerset Maugham

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