Anencephalous
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Anencephalous
Anencephalous (pronunciation: an-en-ceph-a-lous) is a medical term that refers to a severe congenital condition where a significant portion of the brain, skull, and scalp is absent in a newborn. This condition is a type of neural tube defect that occurs during embryonic development.
Etymology
The term "Anencephalous" is derived from the Greek words "an" meaning 'without', and "enkephalos" meaning 'brain'.
Related Terms
- Neural Tube Defects: A group of conditions that occur during the development of the neural tube, leading to malformations of the spine, brain, or skull. Anencephalous is a type of neural tube defect.
- Spina Bifida: Another type of neural tube defect, where the spinal cord doesn't develop or close properly.
- Encephalocele: A rare type of neural tube defect that results in a sac-like protrusion of the brain and the membranes that cover it through an opening in the skull.
- Hydrocephalus: A condition that occurs when cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain, causing an increase in the size of the ventricles and pressure on the brain.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anencephalous
- Wikipedia's article - Anencephalous
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