Oxycephaly (Noun)
Meaning
A congenital abnormality of the skull; the top of the skull assumes a cone shape.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The infant was diagnosed with oxycephaly, a rare congenital condition where the top of the skull becomes cone-shaped.
- In severe cases of oxycephaly, the conical shape of the skull can lead to increased intracranial pressure and associated complications.
- The surgical team specialized in correcting cranial abnormalities, including oxycephaly, to improve the patient's quality of life.
- A three-dimensional CT scan confirmed the presence of oxycephaly in the newborn, prompting immediate medical attention.
- Early intervention and corrective surgery can greatly improve the outcomes for children born with oxycephaly and other craniosynostosis disorders.