macrocephalism, macrocephaly a condition in which the head or cranial capacity is unusually large. — macrocephalic, macrocephalous, adj. orthocephalism, orthocephaly the condition of having an intermediate or medium relation between the height of the skull and its breadth or length. — orthoce...
and macrocephaly.30 Similarly, SPRED1 KO mice also show disabilities in hippocampus-dependent learning31 and facial abnormalities.32 The loss of functional SPRED2 in mice leads to hyperactivity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, demonstrated by increased release of stress hormones includi...
macrocephalism, macrocephaly a condition in which the head or cranial capacity is unusually large. — macrocephalic, macrocephalous, adj. orthocephalism, orthocephaly the condition of having an intermediate or medium relation between the height of the skull and its breadth or length. — orthoce...
7 The amygdala is the integrative center for emotions and emotional behavior and its role in mediating fear and anxiety is the most commonly referenced to date.8, 9 However, a possible impact of the amygdala on the development of OCDs is indicated and extensively discussed but needs additional ...
17. A turning point; a crisis: bring matters to a head. 18. a. A projection, weight, or fixture at the end of an elongated object: the head of a pin; a head of land overlooking the harbor. b. The working end of a tool or implement: the head of a hammer. c. The looped pa...
macrocephalism, macrocephaly a condition in which the head or cranial capacity is unusually large. — macrocephalic, macrocephalous, adj. orthocephalism, orthocephaly the condition of having an intermediate or medium relation between the height of the skull and its breadth or length. — orthoce...