Meanings
nounChiari malformation (countable and uncountable, plural Chiari malformations)
plural Chiari malformations
- countableuncountablemedicineA malformation of the brain, consisting of a downward displacement of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum, sometimes causing hydrocephalus.
Synonyms: Arnold-Chiari malformation
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA malformation of the brain, consisting of a downward displacement of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum, sometimes causing hydrocephalus.
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Origin
Named after Austrian pathologist Hans Chiari.
Full word history & related roots →Translations
Japanese アーノルド・キアリ奇形
- アーノルド・キアリ奇形 (ānorudo-kiari kikei)a malformation of the brain
Portuguese malformação de Arnold-Chiari, malformação de Chiari
- malformação de Arnold-Chiaria malformation of the brain
- malformação de Chiaria malformation of the brain
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APA
Chiari malformation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Chiari%20malformation
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“Chiari malformation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Chiari%20malformation. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
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