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Abnormality of neuronal migration

MedGen UID:
324748
Concept ID:
C1837249
Congenital Abnormality
Synonyms: Cortical Malformations, Group II; Disorder, Neuronal Migration; Disorders, Neuronal Migration; Malformations Due to Abnormal Neuronal Migration; Malformations of Cortical Development, Group II; Malformations Secondary to Abnormal Neuronal Migration; Migration Disorder, Neuronal; Migration Disorders, Neuronal; Neuronal Migration Disorder; Neuronal Migration Disorders
 
HPO: HP:0002269

Definition

An abnormality resulting from an anomaly of neuronal migration, i.e., of the process by which neurons travel from their origin to their final position in the brain. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVAbnormality of neuronal migration

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