An accumulation of watery fluid in the head or brain, similar to but distinct from hydrocephalus.
From Greek 'kephalē' (head) + 'hydro-' (water) + '-cele' (suffix meaning hernia or swelling). The term combines three Greek elements to describe fluid buildup in the head.
While hydrocephalus (water on the brain) is well-known, cephalhydrocele is a more specific medical term that describes exactly where and how water collects—precision in medical language helps doctors communicate exactly what's happening!
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