stenosis of aqueduct of Sylvius

a hereditary or familial disorder, transmitted as an X-linked recessive gene, marked by massive head enlargement at birth and hydrocephalus due to narrowing of the cerebral aqueduct (aqueduct of Silvius). In some cases, the disorder develops insidiously after adulthood rather than as a congenital condition.

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February 28th 2025

common metric

a unit or scale of measurement that is applied to data from different sources. In a meta-analysis, for instance, the results from multiple studies may need to be placed on a common metric so that they may be meaningfully compared.