Personal Dictionary #1

 

The Word/Term Include other forms of the word, e.g., noun, verb, adjective	Hydrocephalus, noun.
The meaning: in your own words	“Water in the brain”, A medical condition allowing the buildup of too much fluid in the brain leading to brain damage.
An Example of the word/term.	When my little sister was born the doctor said the massive size of her head was due to hydrocephalus.
A Non-example of what the word/term is not.	A condition signifying a child as a prodigy.
A Quote from the text that relates to the word/term (include page #)	“I’m okay; just a little dizzy…But your hydrocephalus, your brain is already damaged enough.” (147)
Why it matters: Why do you think the word/term is important to know and to consider further?	Unaware of the condition prior to this book, I feel the term is very important in understanding the character of Junior.  Not only has he survived a fatal fleet, but he continues to grow intellectually aside from his ailment and isn’t scared to live a normal life.
Questions to help think critically about the word/term.	What are the odds of a child born with hydrocephalus being able to maintain a normal life and would their life expectancy be altered because of their survival of the condition at birth?
An Image that helps you visualize the word or concept