Anencephaly (Noun)

Meaning

A defect in brain development resulting in small or missing brain hemispheres.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Anencephalia

Hypernyms

• Congenital Abnormality
• Congenital Anomaly
• Congenital Defect
• Congenital Disorder

Related Words

• Anencephalic (adjective)
• Anencephalous (adjective)