anencephaly
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of anencephaly
From New Latin, dating back to 1825–35; see origin at an- 1, encephal-, -y 3
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Anencephaly is a fatal congenital malformation where major parts of the brain and skull fail to form.
From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024
Anencephaly means a partial or complete absence of the cerebrum, cerebellum and flat bones of the skull.
From Time Magazine Archive
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