pyramidal

adjective

py·​ram·​i·​dal pə-ˈram-əd-ᵊl How to pronounce pyramidal (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or having the form of a pyramid
2
: of, relating to, or affecting an anatomical pyramid especially of the central nervous system
a crossed pyramidal lesion
a pyramidal disorder

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“Pyramidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pyramidal. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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