How Do You Spell DERENCEPHALUS?

Pronunciation: [dˈɛɹɪnsˌɛfaləs] (IPA)

Derencephalus is a medical term used to describe a rare type of neural tube defect that affects the brain. It is pronounced as /dɪˌrɛnsɛˈfæləs/ with the stress on the second syllable. The spelling of this word can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), which shows the pronunciation of each individual sound. In the case of derencephalus, the first syllable is pronounced as "duh" with a short "i" sound, while the second syllable has a long "e" sound followed by a short "u" sound.

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DERENCEPHALUS Meaning and Definition

  1. Derencephalus is a medical term used to describe a rare congenital condition characterized by the incomplete development or absence of the brain and skull in a fetus or newborn. It is often also referred to as anencephaly. The word "derencephalus" is derived from the Latin word "dere" meaning absent or incomplete, and "encephalus" meaning brain.

    In derencephalus, the neural tube, which is responsible for the formation of the brain and spinal cord, fails to close completely during the early stages of embryonic development. This leads to the absence or severe underdevelopment of the cerebral hemispheres, cerebellum, and other major parts of the brain. Consequently, affected individuals usually lack the ability to see, hear, think, or develop normal bodily functions.

    The condition is typically detected during prenatal diagnostic tests, such as ultrasound, and is most commonly caused by genetic mutations or chromosomal abnormalities. It is often incompatible with life, as babies born with derencephalus usually do not survive for long after birth.

    Due to the severity and poor prognosis of derencephalus, there is currently no known cure or treatment. Medical interventions primarily focus on providing supportive care and ensuring the comfort and well-being of affected individuals. Additionally, some families may choose to undergo counseling or supportive therapies to cope with the emotional impact of the condition.

  2. A monster with open skull and with a very small brain enclosed in the upper cervical spinal canal.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for DERENCEPHALUS

  • serencephalus
  • xerencephalus
  • cerencephalus
  • ferencephalus
  • rerencephalus
  • eerencephalus
  • dwrencephalus
  • dsrencephalus
  • ddrencephalus
  • drrencephalus
  • d4rencephalus
  • d3rencephalus
  • deeencephalus
  • dedencephalus
  • defencephalus
  • detencephalus
  • de5encephalus
  • de4encephalus
  • derwncephalus
  • dersncephalus

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