Synonym for porencephaly ... The occurrence of cavities in the brain substance, communicating usually with the lateral ventricles. ... Synonym: porencephalia, spelencephaly. ... Origin: G. Poros, pore, + enkephalos, brain ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(por″en-sә-fal´e-ә) porencephaly.
Type: Term Pronunciation: pōr′en-se-fā′lē-ă Synonyms: porencephaly