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microcephaly

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Disease Overview

A congenital or acquired developmental disorder in which the circumference of the head is smaller than normal for the person’s age and sex.

Synonyms

  • microcephalus
  • microcephaly
  • microcephaly (disease)
  • microencephalymicrocephalus
  • microcephaly
  • microcephaly (disease)
  • microencephaly
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