ventriculocisternostomy

English

Etymology

International scientific vocabulary, using a classical compound: ventriculo- +‎ cistern +‎ -ostomy.

Noun

ventriculocisternostomy (plural ventriculocisternostomies)

1. (surgery) A treatment for hydrocephalus that involves the creation of an opening between the third ventricle and the interpeduncular cistern for drainage of cerebrospinal fluid.

Related terms

• ventriculocisternal