acrocephaly

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A condition present at birth where the top of the skull is cone-shaped

noun
/ˌækrəˈsɛfəli/

Specialized

: acrocefalia

Treatment options for acrocephaly may include surgery to correct the shape of the skull.

Examples

The pediatrician diagnosed the infant with acrocephaly after observing the unusual shape of his skull.
Research has linked certain genetic mutations to the development of acrocephaly.
The doctor diagnosed the baby with acrocephaly.
Many cases of acrocephaly are detected at birth.
The doctor explained that acrocephaly can lead to increased intracranial pressure if untreated.
After examining the baby, the pediatrician diagnosed her with acrocephaly, noting the unusual shape of her head.
Parents of children with acrocephaly often seek early intervention to help manage potential developmental issues.

Synonyms

oxycephaly

vsacrocephaly

Specialized

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A condition present at birth where the top of the skull is pointed

means the same congenital skull shape but is an alternative term

How Pointed

acrocephaly

Specialized

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pointed

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roundhead

Archaic

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Surface Forms

acrocephaly singular

acrocephalies plural

Morphology

acrocephaly = acro + cephal + y

Built from Greek combining forms acro- ('top') + cephal- ('head') with the noun-forming -y; these are not standalone English words and the meaning is a specialized medical term, so its sense is not guessable by an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Acrocephaly comes from Greek parts acro- 'top' and kephale 'head', and acro- is the same part in acrobat where it means 'high'. So, acrocephaly describes a skull with a pointed or cone-shaped top.