cerebrospinal fluid
noun
: a colorless liquid that is comparable to serum, is secreted from the blood into the lateral ventricles of the brain, and serves chiefly to maintain uniform pressure within the brain and spinal cord
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The cerebrospinal fluid, which is clear and colorless, surrounds the brain and spinal cord and serves as a protective cushion while also providing nutrients, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Alexis' tribute post comes a few weeks after the family announced that Joel was diagnosed with a brain condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), which is a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain ventricles.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 16 June 2025
Last month, Joel announced the cancellation of his forthcoming performances due to his recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus – a condition that occurs when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull, pressing on the brain.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 June 2025
The condition is caused by excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulating in the brain’s ventricles, which affects memory, movement, thinking, and concentration, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Alexis' tribute post comes a few weeks after the family announced that Joel was diagnosed with a brain condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), which is a condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain ventricles.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 16 June 2025
Last month, Joel announced the cancellation of his forthcoming performances due to his recent diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus – a condition that occurs when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull, pressing on the brain.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 5 June 2025
The condition is caused by excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulating in the brain’s ventricles, which affects memory, movement, thinking, and concentration, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
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“Cerebrospinal fluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cerebrospinal%20fluid. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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