Agyria

/əˈdʒɪriə/ noun

A rare medical condition where the brain develops without the normal ridges and grooves on its surface, resulting in severe intellectual disability.

From Greek 'a-' (without) and 'gyrus' (ridge or fold), coined in the early 20th century as medical terminology expanded to describe neurological conditions. The term combines ancient Greek roots with modern medical naming conventions.

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