Cranioschisis

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounA developmental birth defect in which the cranium fails to close completely, so that the brain is exposed to the amnios and eventually degenerates, causing anencephaly.

Synonyms

craniorrhachischisis craniorachischisis craniosynostosis acranius craniolacunia acrania craniostosis craniocele acephalorrhachia rhachischisis cheilognathouranoschisis acephalobrachia

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