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anencephalic

/ˌæn.ɛn.sɪˈfæl.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌæn.ɛn.sɪˈfæl.ɪk/C2formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к анэнцефалии или поражённый ею — тяжёлым врождённым состоянием, при котором отсутствует большая часть мозга, черепа и кожи головы.

Relating to or affected with anencephaly, a severe congenital condition where a major part of the brain, skull, and scalp are missing.

  1. Absence of brainC2formalmedical

    Characterized by the partial or total absence of the brain, a severe congenital condition.

    ruОтсутствие мозга

    • The infant was diagnosed as anencephalic shortly after birth.
    • Anencephalic newborns typically have only a brainstem.
    • Medical ethics debates often involve the care of anencephalic infants.

    Synonymsanencephalousbrainless

Forms
  • more anencephalic comparative form
  • most anencephalic superlative form