Cerebellar hypoplasia: A rare brain disorder where a part of the brain (cerebellum) fails to develop fully. The cerebellum is the part of the brain that controls balance and movement. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Cerebellar hypoplasia is available below.
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Cerebellar hypoplasia as a "rare disease".
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