HealthAugust 15, 2026

microcephaly

MY-kroh-SEF-uh-lee

Definition

A medical condition characterized by a head size that is significantly smaller than expected for a person's age and sex, often associated with developmental delays.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek words 'mikros' meaning 'small' and 'kephalē' meaning 'head', combined with the suffix '-y' to denote a condition or state.

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