Chiari malformation en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Austrian pathologist Hans Chiari.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A malformation of the brain, consisting of a downward displacement of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum, sometimes causing hydrocephalus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiari malformations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (3)
ja アーノルド・キアリ奇形 (a malformation of the brain) · pt malformação de Chiari (a malformation of the brain) · pt malformação de Arnold-Chiari (a malformation of the brain)