What is another word for macrocephaly?
Pronunciation: [mˈakɹəsˌɛfəli] (IPA) 
Macrocephaly, also known as big head syndrome, is a medical term that means an abnormally large head size. It is a condition that may be present as a congenital disorder or may occur due to underlying medical conditions such as genetic disorders, tumors, infections, or hydrocephalus. The term macrocephaly has synonyms, which include megalocephaly, macrocrania, and megalencephaly. These terms all describe the same condition of having a head size exceeding the average size for a given age, gender, and race. Understanding these synonyms can help in medical diagnosis and treatment of macrocephalic conditions.
