Hydranencephaly

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005446",
  "term": "Hydranencephaly",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A rare congenital condition in which the cerebral hemispheres are absent or severely reduced and replaced by cerebrospinal fluid. This neurological disorder results from a disruption of blood supply to the brain during fetal development. Infants with hydranencephaly often have a normal skull size and reflexes at birth, but severe developmental delays become apparent.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "cerebral hemisphere"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 765 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/hydranencephaly/"
}