anencephalia

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Noun anencephalia has 1 sense

anencephaly, anencephalia - a defect in brain development resulting in small or missing brain hemispheres
--₁ is a kind of birth defect, congenital anomaly, congenital defect, congenital disorder, congenital abnormality

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Anencephalia

Anencephalia is a rare congenital condition characterized by the absence of a major part of the brain, skull, and scalp in a newborn. It occurs when the neural tube does not close properly during fetal development.

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Noun

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Sense: Congenital condition

Anencephalia is a congenital condition where babies are born without a major part of their brain, skull, and scalp.

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Despite the advancements in prenatal care, anencephalia still poses significant challenges for both affected infants and their families.

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