microcephaly

/ ˌmaɪkrəʊsɪˈfælɪk; ˌmaɪkrəʊˈsɛfəlɪ /

noun

1. the condition of having an abnormally small head or cranial capacity Compare megacephaly

Derived Forms

• ˌmicroˈcephalous, adjective
• microcephalic, adjectivenoun

Example Sentences

The team's finding suggests that maintaining the neuronal NMD function is essential for early brain development to prevent microcephaly.

From Science Daily

"In many cases, animal models simply do not recapitulate either the characteristics or the degree of severity seen in human brain diseases such as microcephaly," Song said.

From Science Daily

It's hoped the milestone findings will provide a deeper understanding into the protein's impact on healthy development and lead to treatments that can slow or stop the development of microcephaly and potentially other neurological disorders.

From Science Daily

Neurodevelopmental disorders such as microcephaly also occur when microtubule processes go wrong, as well as other conditions ranging from respiratory problems to heart disease.

From Science Daily

We also observed microcephaly, the underdevelopment of the head and brain, as well as lower birth weight, which became worse the more the male parent drank.

From Salon