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  1. macrocephaly, megacephaly, megalocephalynoun

    an abnormally large head; differs from hydrocephalus because there is no increased intracranial pressure and the overgrowth is symmetrical

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  1. megacephaly

    Megalencephaly (or macrencephaly; abbreviated MEG) is a growth development disorder in which the brain is abnormally large. It is characterized by a brain with an average weight that is 2.5 standard deviations above the mean of the general population. Approximately 1 out of 50 children (2%) are said to have the characteristics of megalencephaly in the general population.A mutation in the PI3K-AKT pathway is believed to be the primary cause of brain proliferation and ultimately the root cause of megalencephaly. This mutation has produced a classification of brain overdevelopment that consists of two syndromes including megalencephaly-capillary malformation (MCAP) and megalencephaly-polydactyly-polymicrogyria-hydrocephalus (MPPH). Megalencephaly is usually diagnosed at birth and is confirmed with an MRI. There are several neuropsychiatric disorders linked with megalencephaly; however, studies have shown that autism is the most prevalent association with the malformation of MEG. Although no treatment currently exists for megalencephaly, management methods are focused at reducing deficits linked with autism. Most recent research is targeted at creating inhibitors to reduce the mutational pathway that causes megalencephaly.

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  1. megacephaly

    Megacephaly is a medical condition characterized by an abnormally large, heavy, and usually malfunctioning brain. This typically results in an enlarged head circumference, causing macrocephaly. It can be caused by a variety of genetic disorders, metabolic disorders or neurological conditions.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of MEGACEPHALY in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of MEGACEPHALY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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