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Definition of Acephalia
1. Noun. Absence of the head (as in the development of some monsters).
Exact synonyms: Acephalism, Acephaly
Group relationships: Monster, Teras
Generic synonyms: Abnormalcy, Abnormality
Group relationships: Monster, Teras
Generic synonyms: Abnormalcy, Abnormality
Definition of Acephalia
1. Noun. (medicine) A birth defect in which the head is absent ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Acephalia
1. Congenital absence of the head. Synonym: acephalia, acephalism. Origin: G. A-priv. + kephale, head (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Acephalia
Literary usage of Acephalia
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Monthly Journal of Medical Science (1854)
"... of more frequent occurrence than those per exces- sum, and that among the
former class those defective conditions of the cranium, called acephalia and ..."
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