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anencephaly
nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ɐnẽsɨfɐˈliɐ/a·nen·ce·fa·li·a
Definition
1A severe congenital malformation characterized by the total or partial absence of the brain and the cranial vault.
Usage examples
“Anencephaly is a condition incompatible with extrauterine life.”
“Prenatal diagnosis of anencephaly is possible through ultrasound.”
Common combinations
diagnosis of anencephalycase of anencephaly