| Pronunciation: | | `mIkrow'sefulee
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[n] an abnormally small head and underdeveloped brain |
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MICROCEPHALY is a 12 letter word that starts with M. |
| | Synonyms: | | microcephalus, nanocephaly |
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| | See Also: | | abnormal condition, abnormalcy, abnormality |
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| | Definition: | | Microcephaly is the condition of having an abnormally small head (circumference smaller than 2 standard-deviations of the mean for age and sex). The condition results in mental retardation. The causes include: chromosomal abnormalities, infections, placental insufficiency, and metabolic disorders. |
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