microcephalic
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/ˌmaɪkroʊsəˈfælɪk/
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/ˌmaɪkrəʊsəˈfælɪk/
small head
Etymology
Etymology Information
'microcephalic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'mikros' meaning 'small' and 'kephalē' meaning 'head'.
Historical Evolution
'mikros' and 'kephalē' combined in Greek to form 'microcephalos', which was adopted into modern English as 'microcephalic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'small head', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having an abnormally small head, often associated with incomplete brain development.
The child was diagnosed as microcephalic at birth.
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Last updated: 2025/05/10 09:33