noun
- a medical condition in which a person’s head and brain are abnormally small
Usage: medical
Examples
- The baby was diagnosed with microcephaly at birth.
- Microcephaly can be caused by genetic factors or infections during pregnancy.
- The Zika virus outbreak was linked to increased cases of microcephaly.
- Children with microcephaly may have developmental delays.
- Early intervention can help children with microcephaly reach their potential.
- The doctor explained that microcephaly affects brain development.
- Research continues into the causes and treatment of microcephaly.