Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Microcephaly overview
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Microcephaly is a neurological disorder in which the circumference of the head is at least three standard deviations smaller than average for the person’s age and sex. Microcephaly may be congenital or it may develop in the first few years of life.
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]