A syndrome characterized by hydrocephalus in infants associated with an abnormal closure of the passage at the foramina of Luschka and Magendie.
To take pressure off, relieve pressure.
Portion of the brain in the region of the third ventricle that includes the thalamus and hypothalamus.
Double vision; occurs when the two eyes are unable to fix (look at) the same point.
The simultaneous preservation of light touch sensation and loss of pain and temperature sensation.
Moving further from the midline of the body.
Same as posterior, pertains to the back of the body.
Tough outer layer of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Impairment in sensation. Sensation of pins and needles, loss of feeling of touch, painfulness of any sensation which is not normally painful.
Speech that is difficult and poorly articulated caused by damage to a motor nerve.
Inability to maintain proper balance.
An inability to fix the range of movement in muscular activity. Rapid and brisk movements are made with more force than necessary. Often seen in cerebellar disorders.
Inability to swallow or difficulty in swallowing.
Abnormal development of a cerebellar tonsil. The cerebellum base has two areas called tonsils.
Labored or difficulty in breathing resulting in air hunger.
