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pachygyria Antonyms

Opposite of pachygyria

Pinning down the opposite of pachygyria requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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A congenital developmental disorder of the brain characterized by unusually thick and broad convolutions (gyri) of the cerebral cortex, resulting from abnormal neuronal migration during embryonic development.

Usage Example

"The pediatric neurologist noted widespread polymicrogyria on the MRI, which explained the infant's severe developmental delays and early-onset seizures."

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polymicrogyria

Similar words to pachygyria

Words similar to pachygyria shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

macrogyria
lissencephaly
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