Global brain atrophy

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0002283

Unlocalized atrophy of the brain with decreased total brain matter volume and increased ventricular size. [ HPO:sdoelken ]

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UMLS:C0241816

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Global brain atrophy can be visualized and quantified by magnetic resonance imaging.

definition

Unlocalized atrophy of the brain with decreased total brain matter volume and increased ventricular size.

has alternative id

HP:0002462, HP:0002369

has exact synonym

Generalized brain atrophy, Diffuse brain atrophy, Generalised cerebral atrophy, Generalized cerebral atrophy, Generalized brain degeneration, Generalised brain degeneration, Generalised brain atrophy

HP:0002283

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Subclass of:

Aplasia/Hypoplasia involving the central nervous system
Brain atrophy