anencephalic

/ ˌænɛnˈsɛfəlɪ; ˌænɛnsəˈfælɪk /

adjective

1. born with no or only a partial brain

Derived Forms

• anencephaly, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of anencephalic¹

an- + encephalic

Example Sentences

Her own child was anencephalic and acranial, with entire absence of vault of skull.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• dumb
• mindless