anencephalus

/ænɛnsɛˈfæləs/

Definitions

1. noun

A congenital anomaly in which a large portion of the brain and the upper portion of the skull do not develop.

“The baby was born with anencephalus and required urgent medical attention.”

Synonyms

  • anencephaly
  • encephaloblastoma

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • normal