Ventriculomastoidostomy


ventriculomastoidostomy ven·tric·u·lo·mas·toid·os·to·my (věn-trĭk’yə-lō-mās’toi-dŏs’tə-mē)
n.
A surgical procedure used in treating hydrocephalus in which a communication is established between the lateral cerebral ventricle and the mastoid antrum.

Read Also:

  • Ventriculonector

    ventriculonector ven·tric·u·lo·nec·tor (věn-trĭk’yə-lō-něk’tər) n. See atrioventricular trunk.

  • Ventriculoplasty

    ventriculoplasty ven·tric·u·lo·plas·ty (věn-trĭk’yə-lə-plās’tē) n. Surgical repair of a defect in a ventricle of the heart.

  • Ventriculoscopy

    ventriculoscopy ven·tric·u·los·co·py (věn-trĭk’yə-lŏs’kə-pē) n. Examination of a ventricle of the brain by means of an endoscope.

  • Ventriculostomy

    ventriculostomy ven·tric·u·los·to·my (věn-trĭk’yə-lŏs’tə-mē) n. A surgical procedure used in the treatment of hydrocephalus in which an opening is established in a ventricle, usually from the third ventricle to the subarachnoid space.

  • Ventriculosubarachnoid

    ventriculosubarachnoid ven·tric·u·lo·sub·a·rach·noid (věn-trĭk’yə-lō-sŭb’ə-rāk’noid’) adj. Of or relating to the ventricles of the brain and the subarachnoid space.


Disclaimer: Ventriculomastoidostomy definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.