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Schizencephaly
A rare developmental abnormality characterized by the presence of clefs in the cerebral hemispheres. The abnormality may involve one or both cerebral hemispheres. Signs and symptoms include developmental delays, mental retardation, paralysis, presence of a small head, and seizures. (NCI Thesaurus)
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