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macrocephaly vs abnormality

abnormality vs macrocephaly

macrocephaly and abnormality both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
macrocephaly Yes No No No
abnormality Yes No No No
As nouns, abnormality is a hypernym of macrocephaly; that is, abnormality is a word with a broader meaning than macrocephaly:
  • macrocephaly: an abnormally large head; differs from hydrocephalus because there is no increased intracranial pressure and the overgrowth is symmetrical
  • abnormality: an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies
Other hypernyms of macrocephaly include abnormalcy.
macrocephaly (noun) abnormality (noun)
an abnormally large head; differs from hydrocephalus because there is no increased intracranial pressure and the overgrowth is symmetrical behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
marked strangeness as a consequence of being abnormal
retardation sufficient to fall outside the normal range of intelligence
an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies
Difference between macrocephaly and abnormality

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