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microcephaly

/ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈsɛf.ə.li/

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noun

/ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈsɛf.ə.li/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, описывающий состояние, характеризующееся аномально маленькой головой и недоразвитым мозгом, часто связанное с неврологическими нарушениями.

A medical term describing a condition characterized by an abnormally small head and underdeveloped brain, often associated with neurological impairments.

uncountable

  1. Medical conditionC1formalmedical

    A condition present at birth where the head is abnormally small and the brain does not develop properly.

    ruМедицинское состояние

    • The infant was diagnosed with microcephaly shortly after birth.
    • Microcephaly can be caused by genetic factors or infections during pregnancy.
    • Children with microcephaly often require specialized care and therapy.
    • The ultrasound revealed signs of microcephaly in the fetus.
Forms
  • microcephalies plural form
  • microcephalies' possessive plural form
  • microcephaly's possessive singular form