Microcephaly

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪˌkɹoʊˈsɛpˈhɑli/

Microcephaly (noun)

  1. A medical condition where a person’s head is much smaller than expected for age and sex, often because the brain did not grow normally.

Examples

  • Microcephaly is a condition with small head size.
  • Doctors check for small head size when they suspect microcephaly.