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pachygyria Synonyms

Another word for pachygyria

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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 macrogyria on the MRI, which explained the infant's severe developmental delays and early-onset seizures."

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macrogyria
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lissencephaly

Opposites of pachygyria

The opposite of pachygyria shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

polymicrogyria
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• Nearby Words

pachycare
pachycephalosaurus
pachyderm
pachygyria
pachysandra
pacific
pacific blue tang

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pachygyria. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pachygyria
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