macrosomia

[mak-roh-soh-mee-uh]

macrosomia Definition

the condition of having an abnormally large body size, especially at birth.

Using macrosomia: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "macrosomia" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The baby was diagnosed with macrosomia due to its weight of over 4.5 kg at birth.

📌

Summary: macrosomia in Brief

Macrosomia [mak-roh-soh-mee-uh] is a medical term that refers to the condition of having an abnormally large body size, especially at birth. It is often diagnosed when a baby weighs over 4.5 kg at birth.