anencephaly
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noun \ˌan-(ˌ)en-ˈse-fə-lē\ plural an·en·ceph·a·lies
Definition of ANENCEPHALY
: congenital absence of all or a major part of the brain
— an·en·ce·phal·ic \-ˌen(t)-sə-ˈfa-lik\ adjective
Origin of ANENCEPHALY
2a- + encephal- + 2-y
First Known Use: 1831
an·en·ceph·a·ly
noun \ˌan-(ˌ)en-ˈsef-ə-lē\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; an·en·ceph·a·lies
Medical Definition of ANENCEPHALY
: congenital absence of all or a major part of the brain
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