cyclopia

/saɪˈkloʊpiə/
noun
  1. A rare birth defect in which an animal or human is born with a single eye or a partially fused eye in the middle of the face.
    • The documentary explained how cyclopia occurs due to abnormal development in the womb.
    • Scientists study cyclopia to understand how the brain and eyes form.
    • Cyclopia is a severe congenital condition that usually results in stillbirth.
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