anencephalus
nounmasculinetécnico/ɐnẽˈsɛfɐlu/low
a·nen·cé·fa·lo
Definition
An individual (usually a fetus or newborn) suffering from anencephaly.
The delivery of the anencephalus was managed by a multidisciplinary team.
The diagnosis confirmed it was an anencephalus.
Common collocations
anencephalic fetus
Etymology
Do grego 'an-' (sem) + 'enkephalos' (cérebro).