Microcephalous (Adjective)
Meaning
Having an abnormally small head and underdeveloped brain; "a nanocephalic dwarf".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The doctor examined the infant's small head and skull and determined that it was microcephalous, with significant underdevelopment of the brain tissue.
- The rare genetic condition resulted in her sibling being born with a microcephalous condition, requiring ongoing medical care and therapy throughout their life.
- Unfortunately, the child was diagnosed with microcephalous and hydrocephalous at birth, which significantly impacted their physical and cognitive development.
- Specialized care was needed for children with microcephalous and other developmental disabilities that required customized treatment plans.
- Abnormal growth patterns of the fetus in utero resulted in the child being born with a microcephalous condition, which impacted their ability to learn and develop normally throughout their life.