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Cerebral cortical atrophy

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Atrophy of the cortex of the cerebrum. [ ]

Term info

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Cerebral cortical atrophy

Synonyms
  • Cerebral cortex atrophy
  • Cortical atrophy
  • Decrease in size of the outer layer of the brain due to loss of brain cells
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layperson term
Decrease in size of the outer layer of the brain due to loss of brain cells [ orcid.org/0000-0002-6548-5200 ]

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Cortical atrophy is a finding that can be demonstrated by computer tomography or magnetic resonance imaging.

has alternative id

HP:0006823, HP:0006835

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human_phenotype

id

HP:0002120

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