Definition of "ventriculomegaly" [ventriculomegaly]

• Dilation of the lateral ventricles of the brain (noun)

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• "Fetal ventriculomegaly is frequently associated with other severe developmental abnormalities, and this combination presents a uniformly dismal outcome."
• "If the ventriculomegaly is stable, the fetus is carried to term."
• "The diagnostic distinction can be difficult to make, particularly with ultrasound alone, but is critical because fetal ventriculomegaly from a destructive or maldevelopment process carries a poor prognosis."