py·ram·i·dal
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Medical Definition of pyramidal
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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