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Brain imaging studies have revealed that individuals with schizophrenia often have enlarged ventricles, which are the fluid-filled cavities inside the brain. This enlargement is considered a significant neurobiological marker because it suggests a reduction in the size of surrounding brain regions, implying a loss of brain tissue associated with the disorder.

Ventricular Abnormalities in Schizophrenia

A researcher observes through brain imaging that a group of individuals with a specific psychological disorder consistently shows enlarged, fluid-filled cavities (ventricles) compared to a control group. What is the most critical inference that can be drawn from this structural difference?

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