Tag: Lissencephaly

Lissencephaly Definition and Description of Lissencephaly Lissencephaly is a rare neurological condition characterized by the absence of normal folds (gyri) and grooves (sulci) in the cerebral cortex, resulting in a smooth appearance of the brain’s surface. The medical term ‘lissencephaly’ derives from the Greek words ‘lissos’ meaning ‘smooth’ and ‘kephale’ meaning ‘head’. This condition typically…