Intracranial pressure

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006007",
  "term": "Intracranial pressure",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The pressure exerted by the brain tissue, cerebrospinal fluid, and blood within the rigid confines of the skull. This pressure is a dynamic balance of these components and is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Elevated intracranial pressure can compromise cerebral blood flow and lead to neurological damage.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "brain"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 876 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/intracranial-pressure/"
}