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ob·struc·tive hy·dro·ceph·a·lushydrocephalus secondary to a block in cerebrospinal fluid flow in the ventricular system or between the ventricular system and spinal canal. Synonym(s): noncommunicating hydrocephalusob·struc·tive hy·dro·ceph·a·lus (ŏb-strŭk'tiv hī'drō-sef'ă-lŭs) Hydrocephalus secondary to a block in cerebrospinal fluid flow in the ventricular system or between the ventricular system and spinal canal. Synonym(s): noncommunicating hydrocephalus. noncommunicating hydrocephalusHydrocephalus in which a blockage at any location in the ventricular system prevents flow of cerebrospinal fluid to the subarachnoid space.See also: hydrocephalus |