"Monro-Kellie hypothesis" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Monro-Kellie hypothesis [canonical]
Etymology: Named after Scottish physicians Alexander Monro Secundus (1733–1817) and George Kellie (1770–1829), who developed the hypothesis. Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1}} the Monro-Kellie hypothesis
  1. (biology) A hypothesis according to which the volumes of brain, cerebrospinal fluid and intracerebral blood add up to a constant sum, so that any change in one is reflected in the others. Wikipedia link: Alexander Monro Secundus, George Kellie Categories (topical): Biology Synonyms: Monro-Kellie doctrine
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