Lissencephaly
/ˌlɪs.ɛnˈsɛf.əl.i/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The condition of having a smooth appearance on the surface of the brain. uncountable
- 2 The condition of having a smooth appearance on the surface of the brain.; An abnormality of brain development marked by the presence of a smooth cerebral cortex with few or no convolutions; frequently associated with severe developmental disability. uncountable
Etymology
From Ancient Greek λισσός (lissós, “smooth”) + encephal- (“brain”) + -y, from Ancient Greek ἐν (en, “in”) + κεφαλή (kephalḗ, “head”).