encephalyとは 意味・読み方・使い方

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encephaly (plural encephalies)

1. Abnormal brain development; congenital encephalopathy.
   • 1963, Cancer Chemotherapy Reports - Volumes 31-40, page 2:

     The treated speciments were severely stunted and had pronounced encephaly, cleft palate, harelip, retarded and clubbed fore and rear appendages, and retarded tail.

   • 1993, Threads of of Diversity: The Fabric of Unity, page 66:

     Now, I was asked to talk about what happened and how we got involved with encephaly.

   • 2001, Rozella Floranz Kennedy, BecomingMom.com, page 93:

     A "positive" result (high AFP in blood may indicate spina bifida or encephaly; low may indicate Downs) does not mean the defect really is there!

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