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SCAPHOCEPHALY [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-05-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

The deformity of the skull produced by premature fusion at the sagittal suture. The skull is long and narrow and bears a ridge so that it has the appearance of an upturned boat with a keel.

OBS

A type of "craniostenosis".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Déformation crânienne comportant un développement considérable d'avant en arrière et un aplatissement latéral (d'où l'allure en coque de bateau), liée à une soudure prématurée de la suture sagittale.

OBS

La scaphocéphalie est une dolichocéphalie exagérée.

OBS

Variété de «craniosténose».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
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