encephaly

plural encephalies

1. Abnormal brain development; congenital encephalopathy.

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

   1993, Threads of of^([sic]) Diversity: The Fabric of Unity, page 66

   2 more examples

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

   1963, Cancer Chemotherapy Reports - Volumes 31-40, page 2

   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!

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