adjective
- relating to or affected by anencephaly; characterized by the absence of major portions of the brain and skull
Usage: medical term; used in clinical and developmental contexts
Examples
- The prenatal ultrasound revealed anencephalic features in the developing fetus.
- Anencephalic infants typically do not survive beyond a few hours or days after birth.
- The medical team discussed the anencephalic condition with the parents during counseling.
- Anencephalic malformations result from incomplete closure of the neural tube during early pregnancy.
- Screening for anencephalic defects is part of routine prenatal care in many countries.