macrencephalic
- adjective
- /ˌmæk.rɪn.səˈfæl.ɪk/
- Specialized
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macrencefálico
- The paleontologist noted the macrencephalic structure of the ancient skull compared to modern species.
Examples
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In rare cases, infants may present as macrencephalic, requiring further neurological evaluation.
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Some researchers believe that macrencephalic mammals are capable of higher cognitive processes.
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That animal is macrencephalic!
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Look at the macrencephalic skull!
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Some researchers believe that macrencephalic mammals are capable of higher cognitive processes.
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The paleontologist noted the macrencephalic structure of the ancient skull compared to modern species.
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In rare cases, infants may present as macrencephalic, requiring further neurological evaluation.
Synonyms
A skull with a large space for the brain
Having an unusually large head and brain
A person or animal with a very large head often because of a medical problem
A person, animal, or object with a head much bigger than its body
How Large
- Specialized
- Specialized
1
9.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
macrencephalic = macrencephalon (semi-transparent) = macr + encephal + ic
The suffix '-ic' indicates an adjective form related to 'macrencephalon', but the specific scientific meaning may not be immediately clear to all learners.
Etymology
Macrencephalic comes from the Greek parts macro- meaning 'large' and encephal- meaning 'brain'. So, macrencephalic describes an animal or person with a very large brain or skull.