Identify the correctly spelled term related to the CSF-shunt procedure.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Ventriculoperitoneal.
Correct Word: Ventriculoperitoneal
Meaning: Refers to a surgical procedure known as a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt, which is used to relieve pressure on the brain caused by fluid accumulation (hydrocephalus) by diverting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the brain’s ventricles to the peritoneal cavity.
Example: The patient underwent a ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery to treat hydrocephalus.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.