Definition

A medical condition where a baby is born without a large part of the brain and skull, leading to severe developmental issues.

Example

Anencephaly is a serious condition that can be detected during pregnancy through ultrasound.

Conversation

Did you hear about the recent article on anencephaly?

Yeah, it’s such a heartbreaking condition.

I can't believe how little awareness there is about anencephaly in general.

I know, it’s important for more people to understand its impact.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anencephaly is formed from "an-" (meaning without) and "encephalon" (from Greek "enkephalos", meaning brain). The term describes a condition where a person is born without a major part of the brain and skull.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without' ('an-') and 'brain' ('encephalon') to remember that anencephaly refers to a condition where there is a lack of brain.

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