agyria

/əˈɡaɪriə/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare congenital disorder characterized by abnormal cerebral convolutions and often accompanied by other brain or facial abnormalities.

“The child was diagnosed with agyria, a condition that affects the development of the brain.”

2. noun

an abnormal formation of the cerebral convolutions.

“The doctor studied the patient’s brain to determine the cause of their agyria.”

Synonyms

  • congenital brain abnormality
  • neurodevelopmental disorder

Antonyms

  • normal brain development