Meaning of encephaly | Babel Free

Definitions

Abnormal brain development; congenital encephalopathy.

Examples

“The treated speciments were severely stunted and had pronounced encephaly, cleft palate, harelip, retarded and clubbed fore and rear appendages, and retarded tail.”

“Now, I was asked to talk about what happened and how we got involved with encephaly.”

“A "positive" result (high AFP in blood may indicate spina bifida or encephaly; low may indicate Downs) does not mean the defect really is there!”

CEFR level