megalocephaly
/ˌmɛɡəloʊˈsɛfəli/
noun
- A condition in which the head is abnormally large, either due to a larger-than-normal brain or to other medical causes.
- Megalocephaly can sometimes be a harmless variation, but it may also be linked to genetic syndromes.
- The baby was diagnosed with megalocephaly, and doctors ran tests to rule out any underlying brain disorders.
- Parents were reassured that their child's megalocephaly was benign and required no treatment.
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