macrencephaly
The condition of having an enlarged brain, usually as a component of any of various…The condition of having an enlarged brain, usually as a component of any of various congenital syndromes of altered development.
/ˌmækroʊɛnˈsɛfəli/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The condition of having an enlarged brain, usually as a component of any of various congenital syndromes of altered development.
More definitions
- an abnormally large braincase
Origin
From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: macr- + enFrom international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: macr- + encephal- + -y.
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Synonyms
4 synonymsmegalencephalymegalocephaliamegalocephalymegaloencephaly
Antonyms
2 antonymsmicrencephalymicroencephaly
Word family
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