| 释义 |
cerebellar herniation cerebellar herniation Foramen magnum herniation, uncal herniation Neurology The prolapse of the cerebellum, when subjected to ↑ pressure, forcing it down through the foramen magnum, compressing the brainstem and compromising the respiratory center, causing coma, paralysis, unilateral dilated pupil, or death Etiology Head injury, brain tumors or abscesses, bacterial meningitis |