Microcephaly
Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪˌkɹoʊˈsɛpˈhɑli/
Microcephaly (noun)
- 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.