anencephalic

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adjective

an·​en·​ce·​phal·​ic ˌan-(ˌ)en(t)-sə-ˈfal-ik How to pronounce anencephalic (audio)
: of, relating to, or affected with anencephaly
an anencephalic fetus

anencephalic

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noun

: an anencephalic fetus or newborn

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“Anencephalic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/anencephalic. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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