Hyperencephalus is a medical term that refers to an abnormal enlargement of the brain. The spelling of this word follows the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) with the prefix hyper- meaning excessive and encephalus referring to the brain. The pronunciation of this word can be broken down into four syllables: hi-per-en-sef-a-lus. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /haɪpərˌɛnˈsefələs/, with the stress on the second syllable. Accurate spelling and pronunciation of medical terms like hyperencephalus are crucial for effective communication among healthcare professionals.
A monster with the vault of the cranium deficient, the brain being exposed.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.