Translation guide
The clear fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. In Japanese, the standard medical term is 脳脊髄液, but in everyday contexts, it may be referred to as 髄液 or described as 脊髄の周りの液体.
The formal term for cerebrospinal fluid in medical or scientific contexts.
Standard medical term for cerebrospinal fluid. Used in clinical settings, textbooks, and formal writing.
脳脊髄液の検査を行います。
We will perform a cerebrospinal fluid test.
脳脊髄液は脳と脊髄を保護しています。
Cerebrospinal fluid protects the brain and spinal cord.
Abbreviated form of 脳脊髄液, common in medical conversations and some written contexts.
髄液の漏れが疑われます。
A cerebrospinal fluid leak is suspected.
When explaining the concept to non-specialists or in casual conversation.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'fluid around the spinal cord'. Used when the technical term is not known or in lay explanations.
脊髄の周りの液体が漏れているんです。
The fluid around my spinal cord is leaking.
More precise descriptive phrase: 'fluid that fills the brain and spinal cord'. Suitable for explanations.
脳と脊髄を満たす液体が感染を防ぎます。
The fluid that fills the brain and spinal cord prevents infection.
In a medical setting, 脳脊髄液 is the standard. In casual conversation, you can use 髄液 if the context is clear, or describe it as 脊髄の周りの液体.