Macrocephaly

C2 18+

Pronunciation: /mækroʊˈsɛfəli/

Definitions of macrocephaly

noun a medical condition in which the circumference of the head is larger than average

Example Sentences

A1 Macrocephaly is a condition where a person has an abnormally large head.

A2 The doctor diagnosed the baby with macrocephaly due to the size of his head.

B1 Children with macrocephaly may require special accommodations in school.

B2 The geneticist explained that macrocephaly can be caused by various underlying factors.

C1 Research on macrocephaly has led to advancements in understanding brain development.

C2 The neurologist specializes in treating patients with rare conditions such as macrocephaly.

Examples of macrocephaly in a Sentence

formal Macrocephaly is a medical condition characterized by an abnormally large head size.

informal I heard that baby has macrocephaly, that's why his head looks bigger than usual.

slang Dude, have you seen his macrocephaly? It's like a watermelon!

figurative His macrocephaly in the business world refers to his ability to think big and come up with innovative ideas.

Grammatical Forms of macrocephaly

past tense

macrocephalied

plural

macrocephalies

comparative

more macrocephalic

superlative

most macrocephalic

present tense

macrocephalies

future tense

will macrocephaly

perfect tense

has macrocephalied

continuous tense

is macrocephalying

singular

macrocephaly

positive degree

macrocephaly

infinitive

to macrocephaly

gerund

macrocephalying

participle

macrocephalyed

Origin and Evolution of macrocephaly

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'macrocephaly' originates from the combination of the Greek words 'makros' meaning 'large' and 'kephalē' meaning 'head'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in medical contexts to describe an abnormally large head size, the term 'macrocephaly' has evolved to also be used in a figurative sense to describe someone who is perceived as having an oversized ego or sense of self-importance.