macrocephaly

/ ˌmækrəʊˈsɛfəlɪ; ˌmækrəʊsɪˈfeɪlɪə; ˌmækrəʊsɪˈfælɪk /

noun

1. the condition of having an abnormally large head or skull

Derived Forms

• macrocephalic, adjective

Example Sentences

In rickets, for instance, macrocephaly may occur in conjunction with a normal or even supernormal intelligence (Leopardi).

From Project Gutenberg

Pathological terminology includes the following nomenclature: macrocephaly, sub-macrocephaly, submicrocephaly, microcephaly.

From Project Gutenberg

If we find a circumference greater than normal, we are beginning to enter upon the anomaly which goes by the name of macrocephaly.

From Project Gutenberg