"macrocephalus" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} macrocephalus
  1. (medicine) The condition of having an abnormally large head. Categories (topical): Medicine Synonyms: macrocephaly
    Sense id: en-macrocephalus-en-noun-JkXW1oQl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: medicine, sciences

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