Microcephaly vs. Pinhead

Microcephalynoun

A neurological disorder in which the person affected has an abnormally small head due to a failure of brain growth.

Microcephalynoun

an abnormally small head and underdeveloped brain

Microcephaly

Microcephaly (from New Latin microcephalia, from Ancient Greek μικρός mikrós and κεφαλή kephalé ) is a medical condition involving a shorter-than-normal head. Microcephaly may be present at birth or it may develop in the first few years of life.

Pinheadnoun

The head of a pin. Frequently used in size comparisons.

Pinheadnoun

(slang) An ignorant, naïve, foolish, or stupid person.

Pinheadnoun

(slang) A telemark skier.

Pinheadnoun

A human head that is unusually tapered or small, often due to microcephaly, or a person with that trait. Often promoted in freak shows as "human pinheads".

Pinheadnoun

A newborn cricket used as food for pets.

Pinheadnoun

(mycoculture) The immature juvenile fruiting body of a mushroom prior to its gills opening.

Pinheadnoun

an ignorant or foolish person

Pinheadnoun

the head of a pin