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anencephalus

nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/ɐnẽˈsɛfɐlu/a·nen·cé·fa·lo

Definition

1

An individual (usually a fetus or newborn) suffering from anencephaly.

Usage examples

The delivery of the anencephalus was managed by a multidisciplinary team.
The diagnosis confirmed it was an anencephalus.

Common combinations

anencephalic fetus