Megalocephaly (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's rare genetic disorder manifested in the form of megaloccephaly, resulting in an abnormally large head size that stood out in comparison to the rest of their body.
- As a specialist in rare neurological conditions, Dr. Lee encountered a case of megaloccephaly that was unusually advanced due to late diagnosis.
- The MRI scans revealed no signs of increased intracranial pressure, ruling out hydrocephalus and confirming the diagnosis of megaloccephaly instead.
- Children with megaloccephaly require extra care and attention to ensure their head and brain development can proceed as normally as possible.
- The new study provided valuable insights into megaloccephaly, suggesting a strong link between genetic mutations and the condition's development.