macrencephaly

English

Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms: macro- +‎ encephal- +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌmækroʊɛnˈsɛfəli/

Noun

macrencephaly (uncountable)

1. The condition of having an enlarged brain, usually as a component of any of various congenital syndromes of altered development.

Synonyms

• megalencephaly
• megalocephalia
• megalocephaly
• megaloencephaly

Antonyms

• micrencephaly
• microencephaly

Related terms

• macrencephalic
• macrencephalous