May 26, 2022 · Microcephaly (my-kroh-SEF-uh-lee) is a rare neurological condition in which an infant's head is much smaller than the heads of other children of the same age and sex.

Nov 21, 2024 · Microcephaly (my-crow-sef-ah-lee) is a birth defect where a baby’s head is smaller than expected. Babies with microcephaly often have smaller brains that might that did not develop properly.

Microcephaly (from Neo-Latin microcephalia, from Ancient Greek μικρός mikrós "small" and κεφαλή kephalé "head" [2]) is a medical condition involving a smaller-than-normal head. [3] Microcephaly …

Aug 7, 2024 · Microcephaly means "small head." It happens when a baby's brain stops growing or developing. WebMD explains what it is and how gene problems, alcohol, drugs, and infections play a …

Familial microcephaly, in which a smaller head size runs in the child's family, is normally mild and does not cause neurologic symptoms such as seizures or intellectual disability. Symptoms depend on how …

Microcephaly is a condition in which a baby’s head is much smaller than expected for the baby’s age. This could be due to the brain not developing properly either during pregnancy or after birth up to the …

Microcephaly is a condition where a baby's head is much smaller than normal. It is most often present at birth (congenital). Most children with microcephaly also have a small brain and an intellectual …

Microcephaly, also known as small head syndrome, is an uncommon neurological disorder where a newborn's head is considerably smaller than normal for his/her age and gender. Microcephaly …

There are thousands of genetic disorders which present with a small head (microcephaly). Some of these genetic disorders are very rare, occurring in just a few individuals globally, while others are …

Microcephaly is a condition that causes your baby’s head to be smaller than expected for their size and age. Microcephaly happens when your baby’s brain needs more time to grow or doesn’t develop …