Meaning of MICROCEPHALY

Pronunciation:			`mIkrow'sefulee
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  an abnormally small head and underdeveloped brain
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	Synonyms:		microcephalus, nanocephaly
	See Also:		abnormal condition, abnormalcy, abnormality
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		Microcephaly is the condition of having an abnormally small head (circumference smaller than 2 standard-deviations of the mean for age and sex). The condition results in mental retardation. The causes include: chromosomal abnormalities, infections, placental insufficiency, and metabolic disorders.