anencephalous meaning

UK US /æˌnɛnsəˈfælɪk/ 5 syllables

anencephalous (adjective): characterized by partial or total absence of a brain.

Definition of anencephalous

  1. characterized by partial or total absence of a brain

    Synonyms: anencephalic

    Related forms: anencephaly

How to pronounce anencephalous

anencephalous is pronounced /æˌnɛnsəˈfælɪk/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.

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