What is another word for porencephaly?
Pronunciation: [pˈɒɹɪnsˌɛfəli] (IPA) 
Porencephaly is a rare medical condition that affects the brain by forming holes or cysts within the brain tissue. Although it is a relatively uncommon condition, there are a few synonym terms one may encounter when discussing porencephaly. Some of the possible synonyms for porencephaly include cerebral cyst, encephaloclastic porencephaly, and destructive brain lesion. Additionally, hemispheric cystic cavitation, brain infarct cyst, and subcortical cystic encephalomalacia are other medical terms that may be used as synonymous terms with porencephaly. While the terminology may vary, these terms all refer to the same type of brain damage that results in the formation of cysts or holes in the brain.
