Macrocephaly (Noun)
Meaning
An abnormally large head; differs from hydrocephalus because there is no increased intracranial pressure and the overgrowth is symmetrical.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with macrocephaly, a rare condition characterized by an abnormally large head, which made everyday activities challenging.
- As a geneticist, she was fascinated by the study of macrocephaly and its impact on cognitive development in children.
- The doctor carefully examined the infant's head, noting the symmetrical overgrowth that was indicative of macrocephaly rather than hydrocephalus.
- After conducting a series of tests, the neurologist confirmed that the child's large head was due to macrocephaly, not a tumor or other underlying condition.
- The research team investigated the genetic causes of macrocephaly, seeking to understand the complex interactions that led to this unusual condition.