Microcephaly
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌmaɪkɹoʊˈsɛfəli/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Microcephaly is a noun meaning A neurological disorder in which the person affected has an abnormally small head due to a failure of brain growth.
Meaning
A neurological disorder in which the person affected has an abnormally small head due to a failure of brain growth.
Word Forms
- microcephalies
Synonyms for microcephaly
Depending on context, synonyms include microcephalia, microcephalism, microcephalus, nanocephaly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nanocephaly, microcephalus, microencephaly, microcephalia, micrencephaly, macrocephaly.
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