A general term for scarring and shrinkage of the substance of the brain. Sclerencephaly occurs because of chronic inflammation of the brain matter. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: sklē′ren-sef′ă-lē, -en-sĕ-fā′lē-ă Definitions: 1. Sclerosis and shrinkage of the brain substance.
Sclerencephaly: A general term for scarring and shrinkage of the substance of the brain. Sclerencephaly occurs because of chronic inflammation of the brain matter.
sclerencephaly Sclerosis or a hardening within the nervous system of the brain.