cephaldemae

/sɛfəˈlɒdɪmə/

Definitions

1. noun

A growth or prominence on the crown of the head, often occurring in infants.

“The pediatrician examined the infant’s unusual cephaldemae to determine the cause of the condition.”

2. noun

A type of head or skull deformity.

“The doctor explained that the child’s cephaldemae was a result of the premature birth.”

Synonyms

  • cephalodema
  • craniomegaly
  • plagiocephaly

Antonyms

  • normal head shape
  • unremarkable head growth