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clinocephalism

clinocephalism

9.9
A problem present at birth where the top of the head is unusually sunken instead of rounded
  • noun
  • /ˌklaɪnoʊˈsɛfəlɪzəm/
  • Specialized
: clinocefalia
  • The pediatrician diagnosed the infant with clinocephalism after observing the unusual shape of her skull.

Examples

  • Many cases of clinocephalism are identified at birth.

  • Researchers are studying genetic factors that may contribute to the development of clinocephalism in newborns.

  • Early intervention may help manage some of the complications associated with clinocephalism.

  • The doctor diagnosed the infant with clinocephalism.

  • The pediatrician diagnosed the infant with clinocephalism after noting the unique shape of her head.

  • Researchers are exploring the genetic links to clinocephalism and its effects on newborns.

  • Many newborns with clinocephalism display noticeable skull deformities right after birth.

Synonyms

clinocephaly
vsclinocephalism
  • Specialized
9.9

A birth condition where the top of the head is sunken instead of rounded

is the same condition but uses an alternate medical term form

Surface Forms

clinocephalism singular
clinocephalisms plural

Morphology

clinocephalism = clino + cephal + ism

The elements are specialized Greek combining forms (clino- 'bend/lean', cephal- 'head') that are not productive or recognizable to average learners, so the meaning cannot be derived from familiar English base words.

Etymology

The word clinocephalism comes from Greek parts: clino- meaning 'to lean' (as in incline) and cephal- meaning 'head', with -ism marking a 'condition'. So, it literally means a 'leaning head', which helps explain the modern meaning of a skull whose top is abnormally sunken in.