scaphocephaly: Meaning and Definition of

scaph•o•ceph•a•ly

Pronunciation: (skaf"u-sef'u-lē), [key]
— n. Pathol.
  1. premature closure of the sagittal suture resulting in a deformed skull having an elongated, keellike shape. Also called
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