Megacephaly (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 rare genetic disorder caused her child to be born with megacephaly, a condition characterized by an abnormally large head size.
- Doctors carefully monitored the infant's development, noting the megacephaly was symmetrical and did not appear to be affecting cognitive function.
- Research suggested that megacephaly may be linked to genetic mutations that regulate cell growth and division during fetal development.
- In contrast to hydrocephalus, megacephaly does not involve increased intracranial pressure or fluid accumulation, making the underlying cause difficult to pinpoint.
- After conducting a thorough examination, the pediatrician confirmed that the child's enlarged skull was indeed a case of megacephaly, rather than hydrocephalus.