Cerebrospinal fluid

/səɹˌiːbɹəspˈaɪnəl flˈuːɪd/

/sɚɹˌiːbɹəspˈaɪnəl flˈuːɪd/

[noun]

Cerebrospinal fluid

[NOUN]

a protective fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, providing cushioning and facilitating nutrient exchange

synonyms : spinal fluid

What is "cerebrospinal fluid"?

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless fluid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord. It acts as a cushion, providing mechanical support to the delicate neural tissues and helping to maintain a stable environment for the central nervous system. CSF also serves as a medium for the exchange of nutrients and waste products between the blood vessels and the brain.

Examples

1. This allows more cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, to flow through the cracks in the brain.

2. The conventional view said that any waste products the brain made would flow into the cerebrospinal fluid before being moved to the bloodstream.