1noun
an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face; in adults the symptoms are primarily neurological
01 Word definition
hydrocephalus
13 letters · 4 vowels · 9 consonants
Is HYDROCEPHALUS a word?
Yes. HYDROCEPHALUS is a 13-letter noun. an abnormal condition in which cerebrospinal fluid collects in the ventricles of the brain; in infants it can cause abnormally rapid growth of the head and bulging fontanelles and a small face; in adults the symptoms are primarily neurological Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
H-Y-D-R-O-C-E-P-H-A-L-U-SHow do you spell HYDROCEPHALUS?
HYDROCEPHALUS contains 13 letters, begins with H, and ends with S.
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Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗hydrocephaly
02 Letter breakdown
How is HYDROCEPHALUS spelled?
H1Y2D3R4O5C6E7P8H9A10L11U12S13
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How do you spell HYDROCEPHALUS?
HYDROCEPHALUS is spelled H-Y-D-R-O-C-E-P-H-A-L-U-S. It contains 13 letters.