porencephaly

porencephaly definition - medical

por·en·ceph·a·ly (pôrˌĕn-sĕfˈə-lē)

noun
Occurrence of cavities in the brain substance, usually communicating with the lateral ventricles. Also called porencephalia.

Related Forms:

  • porˌen·ce·phalˈic (-ĕnˌsə-fălˈĭk), porˌen·cephˈa·lous (-sĕfˈə-ləs) adjective

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