Macrocephaly

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006861",
  "term": "Macrocephaly",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A condition characterized by an abnormally large head circumference for an individual's age and sex. It can be a congenital anomaly or develop postnatally due to underlying medical conditions such as hydrocephalus or brain tumors. Head circumference measurements are compared against standardized growth charts to diagnose this condition.",
  "synonyms": [
    "megacephaly",
    "megalocephaly"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "congenital"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 774 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/macrocephaly/"
}