Anencephalic (Adjective)
Meaning
Characterized by partial or total absence of a brain.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The fetus was diagnosed with being anencephalic, a condition that meant it would not survive outside the womb.
- Anencephalic babies are often stillborn or die shortly after birth due to the underdevelopment of their brains.
- The anencephalic infant was kept on life support for several days to allow the parents to say goodbye.
- Research on anencephalic children has led to greater understanding of the condition and its causes.
- The anencephalic condition meant that the child would never experience sensations or cognitive function like other children.