macrocephalous

Examples

• All

• The syndrome is characterized by macrocephalous features and delayed physical development.

• The macrocephalous child was noted for his remarkable intelligence.

• Some plants in the family are classified as macrocephalous due to their unusually large flower heads.

• Isn't it fascinating how some species are macrocephalous?

• The doctor explained that the infant was macrocephalous and would need further tests.

• The syndrome is characterized by macrocephalous features and delayed physical development.

• The child with macrocephalous traits often requires special educational support.

Synonyms

M

macrencephalic

vsmacrocephalous

• Specialized

9.9

A person or animal with an unusually large skull that holds a big brain

includes both abnormal head size and brain enlargement

M

macrencephalous

vsmacrocephalous

• Specialized

9.9

A skull with a large space for the brain

emphasizes both head enlargement and brain enlargement together

M

macrocephalic

vsmacrocephalous

• Specialized

9.9

A person or animal with a very large head often because of a medical problem

focuses on both head and brain being abnormally large rather than head only

L

large-headed

vsmacrocephalous

5.0

A person, animal, or object with a head much bigger than its body

specifies that both head and brain are abnormally large rather than just head size

Antonyms

M

microcephalous

• Specialized

9.9

A person born with a much smaller head and brain

How Big

macrocephalous

• Specialized

9.9

microcephalous

• Specialized

9.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology