pseudotumor cerebri

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin.

Noun

pseudotumor cerebri

1. (medicine) A disease characterised by increased intracranial pressure of idiopathic aetiology, commonly affecting middle-aged women.

   Synonyms: (abbreviation) PTC, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, IIH

   • 2023 October 23, Stephanie Watson, “What Is Pseudotumor Cerebri?”, in WebMD‎^[1]:

     It can be hard to tell a pseudotumor from a real tumor. So you should see your doctor to have your symptoms checked out. The symptoms of pseudotumor cerebri can get worse and hurt your vision. Getting treated quickly can help save your sight.

Translations

disease