Microcephaly: Microcephaly is a rare, neurological disorder in which the circumference of the head is smaller than the average for the age and gender of the ... more about Microcephaly.
Microcephaly: Small head circumference. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Microcephaly is available below.
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Prognosis for Microcephaly: In general, life expectancy for individuals with microcephaly is low and the prognosis for normal brain function is poor. The prognosis varies depending on the presence of associated abnormalities. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Microcephaly Information Page: NINDS)
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Microcephaly is a rare, neurological disorder in which the circumference of the head is smaller than the average for the age and gender of the infant or child. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Microcephaly Information Page: NINDS)
Abnormal smallness of the head, usually associated with mental retardation. (Dorland, 27th ed) - (Source - Diseases Database)
An abnormally small head and underdeveloped brain - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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