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cerebrospinal fluid |
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cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)Clear, colourless liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord and fills the spaces in them. It helps support the brain, acts as a lubricant, maintains pressure in the skull, and cushions shocks. Analysis of CSF obtained by a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) helps diagnose a number of disorders, including meningitis and hemorrhage in the central nervous system. cerebrospinal fluid [sə¦rē·brō′spīn·əl ′flü·əd] (physiology) A clear liquid that fills the ventricles of the brain and the spaces between the arachnoid mater and pia mater. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Detailed cerebral spinal fluid testing did not show additional information. PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT: UCLA is seeking women to participate in a study on premenstrual syndrome that will determine if those who suffer from PMS have different levels of progesterone metabolites in their blood or cerebral spinal fluid. The scientists report that the implanted dopamine-producing cells survived for at least two months, during which there was an increase in the amount of a dopamine metabolite in the cerebral spinal fluid. |
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