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Acephaly logo #10101) Abnormal condition 2) Abnormalcy 3) Abnormality 4) Acephalia 5) Acephalism
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Acephaly

Acephaly logo #21000 Acephaly is a congenital disorder characterised by absence of the head. Unlike anencephaly which is characterised by the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp, this type of cephalic disorder is even rarer. The acephalic fetus is a parasitic twin attached to an otherwise intact fetus. The acephalic fetus has a body but lacks a h...
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acephaly

acephaly logo #20973Congenital absence of the head. ... Synonym: acephalia, acephalism. ... Origin: G. A-priv. + kephale, head ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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acephaly

acephaly logo #21219Type: Term Pronunciation: ā-sef′ă-lē Definitions: 1. Congenital absence of the head. Synonyms: acephalia1, acephalism
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Acephaly

Acephaly logo #21197Congenital absence of the head, which is not compatible with life and can be detected during prenatal ultrasound examinations. The condition is very rare, more so than anencephaly.
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